Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for real time monitoring and recording of events related to the performance and structural integrity of composite panels used in structural components of a trailer and their effective use as an insulating material and structural panel. The systems and methods may include one or more sensors embedded and/or integrated in a composite wall of a vehicle such as a trailer, a gateway configured and coupled to the one or more sensors, and configured to wirelessly communicate information received from the one or more sensors to a server, further comprising software configured to receive, analyze, transmit and display information necessary for monitoring the integrity of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of producing a chewy confectionery involves high or low shear mixing with no cooking to produce a mass which is well hydrated and yet has no phase separation of moisture. A bioaffecting agent included in the confectionery is effectively taste-masked, even one that is typically organoleptically unpalatable.

Abstract: The present invention provides consumable, gummy delivery systems and methods of making the same. The gummy delivery systems include an active ingredient admixed with a glycerylated gelatin matrix prepared by heating an aqueous solution of gelatin and glycerin to a temperature and for a time sufficient to remove some of the moisture content of the initial aqueous solution. The active ingredient can be delivered from a shearform matrix carrier.