Method for discreet delivery of acquired items

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Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260087443A1) detailing a method for discreet delivery of acquired items. The invention allows for an option in online transaction portals to select discreet delivery, which avoids direct delivery to a person tracked by a location-enabled device.

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This document is a publication of a new patent application, US20260087443A1, filed by Amit Kumar Agrawal and Krishnan Raghavan. The application describes a server-based method that enables discreet delivery of acquired items through an online transaction portal. Key features include an option for discreet delivery that avoids direct delivery to individuals whose electronic devices are location-trackable, and a system that uses trigger messages to coordinate delivery within specific time windows.

While this is a patent application and not a regulation, it outlines a novel technological approach to e-commerce logistics. Companies involved in online retail, delivery services, and supply chain management may find this patent relevant for understanding potential future innovations in delivery methods. Compliance officers should note that this is a disclosure of an invention, not a new regulatory requirement or obligation.

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METHOD TO CREATE AND DELIVER SURPRISE ORDER

Application US20260087443A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

AMIT KUMAR AGRAWAL, KRISHNAN RAGHAVAN

Abstract

A method performed by a server computer system enables discreet delivery of an acquired item to a delivery address. The method includes providing, within an online transaction portal, an option enabling selection of discreet delivery, which avoids delivery of the item to a specific person having an electronic device that is location-trackable via a first electronic device registered to communicate a trigger/message to facilitate discreet delivery of the item. The method includes receiving and storing identifying information of the first electronic device. The method includes, in response to subsequently receiving the trigger/message from the first electronic device indicating a delivery/exclusion time window for delivering the item to the destination, generating and transmitting a notification to a delivery provider device, the notification triggering the delivery provider device to output the delivery/exclusion time window and alerting a delivery provider to complete delivery of the item based on the provided delivery/exclusion time window.