Patent attributes
A powered barrier operator includes an actuator for moving a movable barrier, such as a garage door, a controller for regulating the operation of the actuator, the controller and actuator being adapted to be energized by a primary power supply. The operator further includes a housing enclosing the actuator and controller, and a secondary power supply assembly, which includes a secondary power supply, such as a rechargeable battery, and a carrier removably attachable to an exterior portion of the housing and adapted to retain the secondary power supply. The controller is operatively connectable to the primary power supply and secondary power supply, and configured to be powered by the secondary power supply when the power from the primary power supply is interrupted and be powered by the primary power supply whether or not the controller is operatively connected to the secondary power supply.
