Abstract: Methods of preparing coordination polymers comprising transition metal ions and tetrathiafulvalenetetrathiolate (TTFtt) via solution phase processing are described. The methods include depositing a solution of a charged coordination polymer on a substrate to form a thin film. The thin film can then be oxidized via contact with an oxidant-containing solution to transform the charged coordination polymer to a conductive metal-TTFtt coordination polymer. Thin films of the conductive coordination polymer can be provided as coatings on a variety of substrates, including fibers and textiles. The thin films of the conductive coordination polymers show higher conductivity than the same polymer when provided as a powder.

Abstract: An access regulating device includes a casing having pivotally coupled lower and upper portions selectively movable between open and closed configurations. A combination lock assembly includes a first portion mounted to the lower portion of the casing and a second portion mounted to the upper portion of the casing. The first and second portions of the combination lock assembly are situated in linear alignment when the upper portion of the casing is at the closed configuration.

Abstract: An access regulating device for use with a strap buckle includes a generally hollow body member configured to receive retaining prongs of the buckle. Retainer members are configured to selectively engage the female retainer portion of the buckle. A slider assembly includes an upper portion slidably mounted to the body member and a pair of spaced apart locking members extending away from the body member. The slider assembly is movable between an extended configuration at which the pair of locking members are adjacent the retainer members so as to prevent depression thereof and a retracted configuration at which the pair of locking members are displaced from the retainer members so as to allow depression. A stop is coupled to the body member and movable between a locked configuration preventing movement of the slider assembly to the retracted configuration and a released configuration allowing movement of the slider assembly thereto.