Abstract: Provided is a tool storage system that includes one or more tool holders adapted to releasably attach with and hold tools, implements, and the like. The tool storage system further includes a hanger coupled to each tool holder. The hanger is adapted to support the tool holders and each tool holder may be positioned along and may rotate about the hanger to provide ready access to the releasably held tools to a user of the tool storage system. Each tool holder includes a top and a bottom circular plate composed of magnetically permeable material. A magnet configured as a circular plate is interposed between the top and bottom plates of the tool holder. Tools and the like that contain at least a portion of magnetically permeable material are releasable held on the tool holders by magnetic force. Advantageously, the handles of tools releasably held on the tool holders may splay outwardly to make selection of an individual tool easier.

Abstract: A method having a socket for coupling signals between an electrical component and a circuit board or equivalent has a mechanism that, when activated, attaches the electrical component to the socket so that it is not possible to remove the electrical component without damaging it. The mechanism may include a clamshell lid with a one-time locking mechanism, a pin contact mechanism that, after initial locking, will detach the pins of the electrical component if further disturbed, or a moat around the base of the electrical component for disposing an epoxy fastener. The moat may include a heating element to cure the epoxy or other glue. The socket may include an electrical component that allows detection of tampering with the socket.

Abstract: A socket for coupling signals between an electrical component and a circuit board or equivalent has a mechanism that, when activated, attaches the electrical component to the socket so that it is not possible to remove the electrical component without damaging it. The mechanism may include a clamshell lid with a one-time locking mechanism, a pin contact mechanism that, after initial locking, will detach the pins of the electrical component if further disturbed, or a moat around the base of the electrical component for disposing an epoxy fastener. The moat may include a heating element to cure the epoxy or other glue. The socket may include an electrical component that allows detection of tampering with the socket.

Abstract: In an aspect of the present invention, methods and systems for providing an input device are disclosed. In an aspect of the present invention, the input device includes a symbol and a UV light source is provided to direct UV light on the symbol. The symbol includes an UV excitable compound. In an aspect of the invention, the UV light from the UV light source is directed onto the symbol with a light pipe. In operation, the UV light causes the symbol to glow so that the symbol is visible in a darkened environment.