The patent infringement case against Overhead Door Corporation and GMI Holdings Inc. has concluded, with the jury clearing both companies of the claims. The Chamberlain Group filed the complaint on March 10, 2021, alleging infringement on patents related to smart garage door opener technology and other devices, including U.S. Patent No. 8,587,404, 9,644,416, and 8,144,011. …
On September 7, 2021, the Duchossois Group, a private equity firm that owned the Chamberlain Group LLC, a manufacturer and developer of garage door and gate openers, reached an agreement to sell the company to Blackstone Group, a private equity firm. The transaction, as reported by the Chamberlain Group, was valued at $5 billion dollars. …
A troubling discovery of a garage door with a pull rope fashioned similarly to a noose at the Talladega Superspeedway raised significant concerns. The noose was discovered in the garage assigned to Bubba Wallace, a Black NASCAR driver participating in a racing event at the Talladega Superspeedway in June 2020. The fact that Wallace had …
During 2019, The Ohio-based company announced the release of their brand-new wireless wall console. Genie’s accessory product manager at the time, Jaclyn Sapp, shared that the company’s “goal has been to ensure everyone benefits from its well thought out and tested design.” Many consumers are already familiar with the Genie brand and their garage door …
As of July 1, 2019, California Section 19892 mandates that all garage door openers sold and installed in the state must have a battery backup. The California garage door law aims to ensure residents can evacuate during emergencies, with a $1,000 civil penalty for violations. Section 19892 – Garage Door Openers with Battery Backup Senate …
In January 2018, Alpine Electronics, a manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment systems, announced its collaboration with the Chamberlain Group, a manufacturer of Chamberlain and LiftMaster garage door openers. This partnership enables customers to control their garage doors, garage door openers, and smart lighting directly from their Alpine navigation systems. Users in the US and Canada can …
