Abstract: The invention relates to a non-skid device for objects for personal use. The inventive device comprises an elastomer body (20) have a first face which can be connected to a surface (10) of an object for personal use (1) and a second face which is disposed opposite the first and which is provided with non-skid properties. The invention is characterised in that the body comprises a flat strip (21) which is formed such that, once affixed to the surface (10) of the object for personal use, it defines at least one surface segment (11) on said surface (10), which is intended to house an auxiliary element (3), said surface segment (11) being at least partially surrounded by the strip (21). The device is extremely versatile and can have an auxiliary element associated therewith, which is protected from impact and friction, without hindering the non-skid function. The invention also relates to a method of producing said device.

Abstract: A moulded piece of thermoplastic elastomer material, in particular, a homopolymer with polypropylene load and rubber of extremely low hardness, usable as a label, publicity support or similar, with reduced thickness and generally flat, having a smooth face while on the opposite face presents an elevated perimeter border (subdivided or not into individual projections), and on the interior of said border a central surface portion. Lowered with respect to said border, said central portion intended to receive a corresponding ornamentation such as labelling (silkscreen marking, tampography, etc.

Abstract: A method of controlling the speed of an engine whilst the engine is operating in a crank or idle state, including the steps of (a) determining when the engine is operating in said crank or idle state; (b) determining whether the engine speed is above an upper threshold speed, and (c) controlling the engine when the engine speed is above the upper threshold speed so as to effect a reduction in the engine speed to avoid an engine speed runaway event.