Abstract: A hard-disk drive insertion mechanism includes carrier mechanism that moves longitudinally with the hard-disk drive as it is being inserted toward said electrical connector. The carrier mechanism includes engagement features for engaging the hard-disk drive as it is being inserted. The insertion mechanism also includes a clamping mechanism that gradually clamps the hard-disk drive with elastomeric material before it engages an electrical connector.

Abstract: A personal solar appliance (PSA) is presented that collects and stores solar energy. The PSA may be resilient enough to suffer all the knocks of extended human use and to have extensive exposure to the elements. Further, the PSA may be waterproof and provide thermal cooling. As such, some embodiments of the PSA includes a base with ventilation holes; a heat sink coupled to the base; a solar cell mounted to the heat sink opposite the base; a printed circuit board mounted to the heat sink opposite the solar cell; and a battery mounted to the base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined support and rotary storage apparatus for use with a display device, preferably a computer monitor. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a stand having a top and a first cylindrical tube extending downward from the top and having an axis. The apparatus further includes a carousel having a base and a second cylindrical tube extending upward from the base. The second cylindrical tube coaxially surrounds the first cylindrical tube. A base plate is coupleable to the first cylindrical tube. As such, the carousel is advantageously rotatable about the first cylindrical tube axis and on the base plate without touching a surface upon which the base plate and/or stand rest. The carousel may further include space dividers or storage compartments, which may be removable, having varying shapes and sizes.