Patents Assigned to IOW, LLC
  • Patent number: 12605923
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran
  • Publication number: 20260062868
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package enclosure can include a first creped paper packaging material and a second creped paper packaging material. The first creped paper packaging material can include a first single-layer creped packaging paper. The second creped paper packaging material can include a second single-layer creped packaging paper. The first creped paper packaging material and the second creped paper packaging material can define a respective material perimeter, with the second creped paper packaging material being attached to the first creped paper packaging material proximal their respective material perimeters to form a set of bound borders. The first creped paper packaging material and the second creped paper packaging material can thereby be attached together in a manner to define a package enclosure. The materials used for the package enclosure may be referred to as a package material combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20260062176
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package can include a first creped paper packaging material, a second creped paper packaging material, and one or more shipping items. The first creped paper packaging material can include a first single-layer creped packaging paper. The second creped paper packaging material can include a second single-layer creped packaging paper. The first creped paper packaging material and the second creped paper packaging material can define a respective material perimeter, with the second creped paper packaging material being attached to the first creped paper packaging material proximal their respective material perimeters to form a set of bound borders. The first creped paper packaging material and the second creped paper packaging material can thereby be attached together in a manner to define a package enclosure. The one or more shipping items can be carried in the package enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20260014787
    Abstract: A packaging material, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, can include a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can be configurable to form an outer layer of a packaging enclosure. The second layer can be configurable to form an inner layer of the packaging enclosure. Each of the first layer and the second layer can be selectively movable from an unexpanded condition to an expanded condition. Furthermore, the first layer can include a plurality of undulations therein, and the plurality of undulations can be configured to flatten out when the first layer is moved to the expanded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Patent number: 12496798
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which creates structural strength in the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran
  • Publication number: 20250360686
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which creates structural strength in the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20250033820
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for automatically packaging one or more articles as a set of items to be shipped is disclosed. The system, apparatus, and method processes packaging material based at least in part on a scan of the set of items to be shipped, and forms cushioning of two matched streams of packaging material, with height of each package automated to size for the set, yielding shipping-ready customized packages. The customized packages are configured to conform to each individual article's size. The packaging material preferably is fully recyclable and is made from paper which is selectively expandable to create a cushioning layer around the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran, Donald Olson, Paul Olson, Eric Olson
  • Publication number: 20250033821
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for automatically packaging one or more articles as a set of items to be shipped is disclosed. The system, apparatus, and method processes packaging material based at least in part on a scan of the set of items to be shipped, and forms cushioning of two matched streams of packaging material, with height of each package automated to size for the set, yielding shipping-ready customized packages. The customized packages are configured to conform to each individual article's size. The packaging material preferably is fully recyclable and is made from paper which is selectively expandable to create a cushioning layer around the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran, Donald Olson, Paul Olson, Eric Olson
  • Publication number: 20250033817
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for automatically packaging one or more articles as a set of items to be shipped is disclosed. The system, apparatus, and method processes packaging material based at least in part on a scan of the set of items to be shipped, and forms cushioning of two matched streams of packaging material, with height of each package automated to size for the set, yielding shipping-ready customized packages. The customized packages are configured to conform to each individual article's size. The packaging material preferably is fully recyclable and is made from paper which is selectively expandable to create a cushioning layer around the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran, Donald Olson, Paul Olson, Eric Olson
  • Publication number: 20250033850
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for automatically packaging one or more articles as a set of items to be shipped is disclosed. The system, apparatus, and method processes packaging material based at least in part on a scan of the set of items to be shipped, and forms cushioning of two matched streams of packaging material, with height of each package automated to size for the set, yielding shipping-ready customized packages. The customized packages are configured to conform to each individual article's size. The packaging material preferably is fully recyclable and is made from paper which is selectively expandable to create a cushioning layer around the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran, Donald Olson, Paul Olson, Eric Olson
  • Publication number: 20240190117
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240181762
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240182219
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240182220
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240181737
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which creates structural strength in the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240181763
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240181764
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Publication number: 20240149576
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which increases in thickness and provides structural strength to the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN
  • Patent number: 11931985
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which creates structural strength in the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Talda, John Michael Moran
  • Publication number: 20240034021
    Abstract: A packaging material including one or more expandable layers that provide protection to contents of a packaging enclosure formed with the packaging material. The packaging material includes at least a first layer and a second layer bonded to one another. The first layer is pulled or extended in a first direction that is effective to cause the second layer to expand in a second direction. The second layer is a cut-patterned layer which creates structural strength in the packaging material when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: IOW, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alan TALDA, John Michael MORAN