ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,593,839, issued on April 7.

"Fabric care composition comprising a mixture of cationic biocide, functionalized alkylpoyglycoside, and sulfolaurate salt" was invented by Timothy Broadous Sr. (Houston).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This present invention is directed to antimicrobial fabric care compositions that provide detersive benefits such as stain and soil removal and aesthetic benefits like softening, wrinkle-reduction and color-protection and when used discretely or synergistically during the laundry program reduce the risk of infections and promote health and hygiene by providing dose-dependent antimicrobial activities such as sanit...