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Hands-free door opener and method

  • US 20050073425A1
  • Filed: 09/22/2003
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for automatically opening a swinging door comprising:

  • an actuator further comprising at least one proximity sensor for detecting at least one proximity zone corresponding to individual iconic instructions comprising a display;

    a control unit in electronic communication with said actuator; and

    a power assisted drive mechanism in electronic communication with said control unit wherein said power assisted drive mechanism operates to open said door through the reverse activation of a conventional door closer.

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