Patent ID: 8312675

Claim:
An automated door assembly comprising: a motorized door component that is movable between an open position and a closed position, the motorized door component comprising an interior sheet member and an exterior sheet member, wherein the interior sheet member is S-shaped having a first arm off-set from a second arm by a mid-section, wherein the first arm of the interior sheet member and the exterior sheet member meet to define a projection; a door frame that engages the motorized door component when the motorized door component is in the closed position; a cord for a harness connection; and, a pressure-activated sensor assembly that disengages the motorized door component upon contact with an obstructing object, the pressure-activated sensor assembly comprising: (a) a switch component that actuates upon pressure contact with the obstructing object; (b) a flexible component that substantially surrounds and encases the switch component; (c) an engagement component that engages the projection; (d) an extended portion having a first end, a second end, and a mid-section positioned between the first and second ends, wherein the first end of the extended portion is attached to a side of the engagement component and the second end of the extended portion abuts the second arm of the interior sheet member; (e) wherein the mid-section of the interior sheet member and the mid-section of the extended portion define a cavity that receives the cord; and, (f) at least one fastener that secures the second end of the extended portion to the second arm of the interior sheet member.