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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2003
Nathan Snell, Mooresville, NC (US);
Rafael Rodriguez, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Todd Krawczyk, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
L. Gale Lemerand, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Nathan Snell, Mooresville, NC (US);
Rafael Rodriguez, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Todd Krawczyk, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
L. Gale Lemerand, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Sanidoor, LLC, Daytona Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically opening a swinging restroom door is provided. The apparatus comprises an actuator, a control unit, and a power assisted drive mechanism that can be connected to an existing door closing mechanism. The actuator comprises a proximity sensor and further comprises a series of iconic symbols corresponding to predetermined proximity zones. The control unit is in electronic communication with the actuator with which signals are exchanged. The power assisted drive mechanism is in electronic communication with the control unit and can be connected to an existing door closing mechanism wherein the actions of the door closing mechanism are reversed and the door is opened.