Michael T Forte

US Patent:

20130105138, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/722130

Inventors:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY, US
Michael J. Forte - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Zamir G. Gonzalez - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Jenny S. Li - Danbury CT, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G05D 23/19

US Classification:

165287

Abstract:

A device case for a portable electronic device is provided and includes mechanical protection for the device, an active thermal element incorporated within the mechanical protection and a controller to control an operation of the active thermal element, the controller being configured to limit power consumption of the active thermal element and to maintain a predefined internal device temperature.

US Patent:

6367428, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Jul 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/613909

Inventors:

Michael E. Forte - Tampa FL 33626

International Classification:

A01K 2700

US Classification:

119863

Abstract:

A combination dog collar and leash system. A strap has a length with a midpoint and with an interior surface and an exterior surface and an inner end and an outer end. The outer end is folded to form a first loop constituting a handle with a first stitching at the outer end forming a leash. The inner end is folded to form an overlapping extent with a second stitching at the inner end. A first segment of a pile type fastener is secured to the strap from adjacent to the outer end along the length of the handle. A second segment of a pile type fastener is secured to the exterior surface from adjacent to the inner end. A portion of a plastic buckle is secured in the second loop. A portion of a plastic buckle is slidably secured to the strap adjacent to the center of the strap.