Michael C Mcmahon

US Patent:

6937149, Aug 30, 2005

Filed:

Aug 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/639111

Inventors:

Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Farmers Branch TX

International Classification:

G08B001/08

US Classification:

34053911, 340 57, 340528

Abstract:

A garage door opener remote controller unit is mountable on the handlebar of a motorcycle or other handlebar steered vehicle and includes a radio frequency transmitter and a push button actuator for sending a door control signal. The controller unit includes a housing and opposed mounting parts for mounting the controller unit on a handlebar assembly. The controller unit is mounted on a handlebar assembly by screw type fasteners which secure the controller unit housing and mounting parts in assembly. At least one of the mounting parts may include a recess or channel for training vehicle control cables and electrical conductors therethrough and along the handlebar.

US Patent:

7034486, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Dec 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/005355

Inventors:

Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Lewisville TX

International Classification:

H02P 7/00

US Classification:

318466, 318445, 318286, 318283, 318369

Abstract:

A control unit for a moveable barrier, such as a garage door, includes a microcontroller connected to a motor speed detector, motor current sensor or a sensor for determining forces exerted on or by the barrier. A user interface includes user actuatable switches for setting a first maximum force value to be exerted on or by the barrier when moving in one direction and the microcontroller automatically sets the value of a second maximum force to be exerted on or by the barrier when moving in the opposite direction. The second force value may be based on the force value set by the user or the second force value may be a preset value. Both force limits may be automatically set as a function of a maximum force exerted on said barrier during movement thereof, during a force learning operation.

US Patent:

7042341, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Aug 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/639374

Inventors:

Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Lewisville Tx

International Classification:

B60R 25/10

US Classification:

34042613, 3405393, 3406933, 34081545, 34082544, 345102, 455574

Abstract:

A battery operated controller for a door operator includes a keypad backlit by a light emitting diode operably connected to a microcontroller which also controls operation of the controller. The microcontroller periodically measures ambient light as sensed by the light emitting diode and when a voltage level related to a predetermined light intensity decreases below a predetermined level the light emitting diode is energized to provide backlighting for the controller keypad. The intensity of backlighting may be varied in accordance with the amount of ambient light illuminating the keypad and above a certain intensity of ambient light the light emitting diode is de-energized to conserve battery power.

US Patent:

7106168, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

Jan 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/755578

Inventors:

Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Lewisville TX

International Classification:

G08B 19/00
H04Q 9/00

US Classification:

340 561, 340 554, 340 571, 340 531, 340 57

Abstract:

A console device for controlling a door operator for a motor operated door includes a housing; a transmitter unit, a door operator control circuit, a user accessible door operator switch operable to control a door, an LED driven menu operably connected to the control circuit, an alphanumeric keypad and user input push buttons. The LED driven menu provides visual programming feedback to the user. The LED driven menu may provide feedback such as a home state or ready indicator, a door selector, user code or PIN assignment designators and a programming error indicator.

US Patent:

7298107, Nov 20, 2007

Filed:

Feb 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/356268

Inventors:

Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Lewisville TX

International Classification:

H02P 7/00

US Classification:

318466, 318445, 318362, 318366, 318430, 318434, 318266, 318257

Abstract:

A control unit for a moveable barrier, such as a garage door, includes a microcontroller connected to a motor speed detector, motor current sensor or a sensor for determining forces exerted on or by the barrier. A user interface includes user actuatable switches for setting a first maximum force value to be exerted on or by the barrier when moving in one direction and the microcontroller automatically sets the value of a second maximum force to be exerted on or by the barrier when moving in the opposite direction. The second force value may be based on the force value set by the user or the second force value may be a preset value. Both force limits may be automatically set as a function of a maximum force exerted on said barrier during movement thereof, during a force learning operation.

US Patent:

7355363, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Nov 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/989479

Inventors:

Ralph C. Angiuli - Canfield OH, US
Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US
Brett A. Reed - Alliance OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Farmers Branch TX

International Classification:

G05B 5/00

US Classification:

318466, 318468, 318286, 49 26, 49 28

Abstract:

An operator for a barrier, such as an upward acting door, includes a control unit having two optical limit switches providing output signals to a controller to effect shut-off of the operator motor when the door reaches open and closed limit positions. The limit switches preferably include LED emitter and phototransistor sensor elements and are preferably mounted on a circuit board in close proximity to a screw member which rotates in timed relation to the position of the door. Linearly movable nut members are mounted on the screw member and include or engage optical shield members which move into positions to provide respective output signals from the optical switches. The door closed optical limit switch may incorporate a pre-limit switch function to override a signal from a door bottom edge obstruction sensor.

US Patent:

7525267, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Mar 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/054922

Inventors:

Ralph C. Angiuli - Canfield OH, US
Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US
Brett A. Reed - Alliance OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Farmers Branch TX

International Classification:

H02P 1/00

US Classification:

318282, 318286, 318466, 318468, 49 26, 49 28

Abstract:

An operator for a barrier, such as an upward acting door, includes a control unit having two optical limit switches providing output signals to a controller to effect shut-off of the operator motor when the door reaches open and closed limit positions. The limit switches preferably include LED emitter and phototransistor sensor elements and are preferably mounted on a circuit board in close proximity to a screw member which rotates in timed relation to the position of the door. Linearly movable nut members are mounted on the screw member and include or engage optical shield members which move into positions to provide respective output signals from the optical switches. The door closed optical limit switch may incorporate a pre-limit switch function to override a signal from a door bottom edge obstruction sensor.

US Patent:

7557690, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Feb 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/358020

Inventors:

Michael T. McMahon - Salem OH, US

Assignee:

Overhead Door Corporation - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B60R 25/10

US Classification:

34042613, 3405393, 3406933, 34081545, 34082544, 345102, 455574

Abstract:

A battery operated controller for a door operator includes a keypad backlit by a light emitting diode operably connected to a microcontroller which also controls operation of the controller. The microcontroller periodically measures ambient light as sensed by the light emitting diode and when a voltage level related to a predetermined light intensity decreases below a predetermined level the light emitting diode is energized to provide backlighting for the controller keypad. The intensity of backlighting may be varied in accordance with the amount of ambient light illuminating the keypad and above a certain intensity of ambient light the light emitting diode is de-energized to conserve battery power.

Address:

3609 Trailer Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269

Phone:

7045971240

VIN:

JTJHY00W794025058

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

LX 570

Year:

2009

Address:

2727 Scarborough Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Phone:

2163213918

VIN:

WVWJK73C77P015769

Make:

VOLKSWAGEN

Model:

PASSAT

Year:

2007