Abstract: Method and article for providing a rapid, broad spectrum bacterial control, and a rapid and persistent antiviral control on an inanimate surface is disclosed. In the method, a compound or composition capable of lowering surface pH to less than about 4 is applied to the surface, and preferably is allowed to remain on the surface, and the nonvolatile components of the composition can form a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid and persistent antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a divalent zinc salt, (b) an optional disinfecting alcohol, (c) an optional antimicrobial agent, and (d) an optional organic acid, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain a phenolic antimicrobial agent, a disinfecting alcohol, a gelling agent, and an organic acid, wherein the phenolic antimicrobial agent is present in a continuous aqueous phase in an amount of at least 50% of saturation concentration and the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having high antibacterial effectiveness and excellent esthetic properties are disclosed. The compositions also impart skin conditioning properties and improved feel to cleansed skin. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, esthetic enhancers, skin care ingredients, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in the aqueous phase of the composition is at least 25%.

Abstract: Topically active compositions having enhanced effectiveness are disclosed. The compositions contain a topically active compound, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, a hydrotrope, an optional cosurfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the topical active compound of the composition is at least 25%. The compositions exhibit a rapid and effective topical effect, and effectively deposit the topically active compound for an effective residual effect.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain an antibacterial agent, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic and/or cationic cosurfactant, an optional polymeric thickener, and water.

Abstract: Topically active compositions having enhanced effectiveness are disclosed. The compositions contain a topically active compound, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, a hydrotrope, an optional cosurfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the topical active compound of the composition is at least 25%. The compositions exhibit a rapid and effective topical effect, and effectively deposit the topically active compound for an effective residual effect.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having high antibacterial effectiveness and excellent esthetic properties are disclosed. The compositions also impart skin conditioning properties and improved feel to cleansed skin. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, esthetic enhancers, skin care ingredients, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in the aqueous phase of the composition is at least 25%.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain an antibacterial agent, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic and/or cationic cosurfactant, an optional polymeric thickener, and water.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 50%.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a polyhydric solvent, a hydrotrope, a surfactant, an optional antibacterial agent, and water.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness and a reduced amount of disinfecting alcohol are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a disinfecting alcohol, a gelling agent, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 25%.

Abstract: An automatic set-up system for a wire drawing machine. The present invention provides an apparatus and method for substantially automating the set-up process for a wire drawing machine, including the steps of attaching the end of a wire coil to a power-driven capstan, wrapping a sufficient number of wire wraps around the capstan, releasing the end of the wire from the capstan, and feeding the wire to a downstream compensation arm and production machine. Through the use of the present invention, the initialization or set-up process is substantially automated in that the operator simply needs to present wire to the machine, and initiate the process to automatically perform the set-up function and ultimately feed the wire to the downstream production machine. Moreover, due to greatly reduced operator interaction the machine is more reliably set up, and the operator is less likely to be caught or injured by the machine.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 50%.

Abstract: An in-line wire drawing machine with a floor mounted wire coil turntable and laterally disposed power-driven capstan. The present invention provides an in-line wire drawing machine which substantially reduces the footprint required for an in-line wire drawing machine while enabling relatively large diameters wire to be drawn therethrough. The wire coil is mounted at floor level to allow the coils to be easily loaded onto the drawing machine. The turntable and capstan are mounted in side-by-side fashion to allow the wire to be paid off from the coil in an arc following the natural arcuate cast of the wire coil. This avoids the problem of requiring the operator to physically force the wire against its natural cast and through the guide rollers of the drawing machine which is extremely difficult when using large diameter wire.

Abstract: Liquid laundry detergent compositions provide good detergency for the cleaning of garments and textiles, as well as further providing a germicidal action to textile fabrics in a domestic laundering process.

Abstract: A tumble dryer article comprising: a mixture of at least two surfactants, (i) a first surfactant present in an amount of about 5 wt. % to about 70 wt. % and having an endotherm peak temperature of from about 75.degree. C. to about 155.degree. C., (ii) a second surfactant present in an amount of about 30 wt. % to about 95 wt. % and having an endotherm peak temperature of from about 35.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C., wherein the peak temperatures of the first and second surfactant of the mixture are different from each other by at least about 1.degree. C. as measured in a differential scanning calorimeter device and a melting transition temperature of the mixture being from about 50.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C.; and dispenser means for dispensing the mixture onto fabrics in a tumble dryer.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions comprising an emulsified mixture of a silicone oil and a silicone emulsifier as defined in a hydrocarbon based fabric conditioning agent. The composition may be coated onto tumble dryer sheets or admixed with detergent bases to form washing and conditioning formulations.

Abstract: An in-line wire drawing machine includes a power-driven capstan rotatable about a horizontal axis and operable to unwind wire from a coil and to pull the wire through a drawing die for reducing the diameter of the wire. In order to conserve floor space, the coil is supported on an overhead turntable located above the capstan and rotatable about a vertical axis to enable unwinding of the coil. Wire unwound from the coil is directed rearwardly therefrom to a pair of guide rollers, proceeds downwardly alongside the rear of the machine and then travels forwardly to the die. A tangle detector is located upstream of the die and automatically shuts down the machine if the wire in the coil becomes tangled or snagged and fails to pay off of the coil in a free manner.