Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to door knob covers, latch covers, urinal handle covers and other covers that can reversibly couple to an underlying structure. In some examples, the cover comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and may also comprise one or more transition metals. Methods of preventing or reducing the spread of infections using the covers are also described.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to light switch covers that can reversibly couple to a light switch. In some examples, the light switch cover comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and may also comprise one or more transition metals.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to security bin mats and security bins that include one more bioactive materials. In some embodiments, the security bin mats can be used with security bins in screening applications such as those used in airports, courthouses and other facilities. The security bin mats and security bins can be used to reduce spread of infections.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to handle sleeves that can reversibly couple to a handle. In some examples, the handle sleeve comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and may also comprise one or more transition metals. Methods of preventing or reducing the spread of infections using the handle sleeves are also described.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to mobile device bumpers that can reversibly couple to a mobile device case or a mobile device. In some examples, the mobile device bumper comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and may also comprise one or more transition metals. The mobile device bumpers can be used to reduce spread of infections.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to button covers that can reversibly couple to a button. In some examples, the button cover comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and/or may comprise one or more transition metals. The button may be present in an elevator, on an ATM machine, on a touchpad or on other devices. Methods of using the buttons covers and buttons to reduce or prevent infections are also described.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to electronic device screen covers that include one more bioactive materials. In some embodiments, the electronic device screen covers can be used with capacitive touch screens on electronic devices such as cellular phones, tablets, laptops, kiosk displays or other electronic devices that include screens. Methods of using the screen covers and screens to reduce spread of infections are also described.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to handle covers that can reversibly couple to a handle. In some examples, the handle cover comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and may also comprise one or more transition metals. Methods of using the handle covers and handles to reduce spread of infections are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably securing a weapon to an elevated platform such as a hunting stand comprising a tether and a harness. An apparatus that prevents the weapon from striking the ground when the weapon is dropped from the elevated platform. An apparatus that reduces the forces acting on the weapon when the weapon is dropped from the elevated platform. An apparatus that will help prevent the weapon from accidentally discharging if the weapon is dropped from the elevated platform. An apparatus that will also help prevent damage to the weapon if the weapon is dropped from the elevated platform.