Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising copper and zinc incorporated into or coated on a substrate material, wherein the substrate comprises a dermatological composition for external use on a subject. The invention also relates to methods of making the described antimicrobial materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial materials comprising copper and zinc incorporated into or coated on a substrate material, wherein the substrate comprises a rubber component. The present invention also relates to methods of obtaining said antimicrobial materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial material comprising a substrate and a metal component, wherein the metal component comprises chemically bonded copper and zinc. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the antimicrobial material described herein.

Abstract: The security device comprises (i) a first connector (12) for connection to a telecommunications device (14; 15) such as a land-line telephone, mobile telephone or the modem of a computer, (ii) a second connector (16) connected to a telecommunications line (18), and (iii) a normally closed switch (20, 21) having a closed position in which a signal pathway (22, 23) within the security device between the first connector (12) and the second connector (16) is enabled and an open position in which the signal pathway (22, 23) is interrupted. A control device (24, 25) for controls the position of the switch (20, 21). A programmable memory (26, 27) stores allowed signal sequences and at least one authorised pass number. A comparator (30) is in operative connection with the control device (24, 25) and compares signals on the pathway (22, 23) with the allowed stored signal sequences.