PDT designed Chamberlain's first side mounted garage door opener for use on sectional doors where traditional ceiling mount garage door openers cannot be installed. The patented wall-mounted design is designed to appeal to the prestige home market. With an understanding that garages are now an extension of the home environment rather than a place to just store your vehicle, PDT focused on creating a garage door opener that takes influences from appliance design rather than the typical mechanical apparatus. External fixture details have been reduced to the bare minimum simplifying surfaces with generously robust corners softening the appearance and providing protection. The matching fascia and back seal help reduce visual mass and increase conformity to uneven surfaces.
