An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.

An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.

An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.

This disclosure includes ice packs that comprise paper and absorbent material, and also includes various methods of making, adding liquid to, freezing, shipping, and/or using such ice packs. This disclosure also includes assemblies that include one or more such ice packs, such as, for example, a container of a plurality of such ice packs in dry, wet, and/or frozen states, or a container that includes an ice pack in a hydrated, frozen state and one or more perishable items.

A fire resistant vacuum insulating glazing assembly with at least one vacuum insulating glazing unit having first and second glass panes; a set of discrete pillars between the glass panes; a hermetically bonding seal sealing the distance between the glass panes; an internal volume defined by the glass panes and closed by the hermetically bonding seal, wherein there is a vacuum of absolute pressure of less than 0.1 mbar. The inner pane faces face the internal volume, and the glazing assembly further includes at least one intumescent unit having a layer of intumescent material, an intumescent unit glass pane, and an intumescent unit peripheral spacer. The intumescent unit glass pane and the intumescent unit peripheral spacer define an intumescent unit volume, and the layer of intumescent material and the intumescent unit peripheral spacer face one of the outer pane faces of the first or second glass panes.

A liner mat for waste pit management and drilling fluid recycling at well sites is described. The liner mat includes an adsorbent layer and a base layer. The adsorbent layer includes chitosan and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). The base layer includes polylactic acid (PLA). In some cases, the base layer includes hydroxyapatite (HAp). The adsorbent layer contacts the drilling fluid. The adsorbent layer can mitigate microbial growth and adsorbs at least a portion of pollutants from the drilling fluid. The base layer provides structural support and resistance against mechanical stress and tearing.

The present disclosure provides a blister package utilizing a high-barrier film made from liquid crystal polymers (LCPs). Due to their highly ordered molecular structure, LCPs exhibit superior barrier properties against moisture and gases, making them ideal for pharmaceutical and food packaging applications. In some embodiments, the LCP film is laminated onto a polyester substrate, such as amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET), using an adhesive system to create a composite that is mechanically strong and thermoformable. The method of production can include forming the LCP film via extrusion or solution casting, orienting it by stretching in one or more directions, annealing to enhance barrier properties, and laminating it to the substrate. In some embodiments, a halogen-free, environmentally friendly packaging solution is provided that addresses the need for high-performance barrier films, offering improved protection for sensitive products.