Machine-Readable Product Code Labeling System for Track and Trace
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260111842A1 on April 23, 2026, filed October 22, 2025, by inventors Michael D. Johnson, James D. Daley, and David P. Eagleson. The application covers an electronically readable identification system using unique machine-readable codes such as QR codes associated with individual product units for labeling and tracking purposes. The system includes a centralized database for controlling read and write access to product information, with applications spanning supply chain tracking, consumer engagement, and regulated products including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and cannabis goods.
“An electronically readable identification system to create unique, machine readable codes that can be associated with each product of a batch and can be used for labeling products.”
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USPTO published a patent application for a machine-readable product code labeling and track-and-trace system. The invention enables creation of unique electronically readable codes such as QR codes assignable to individual product units, with a centralized database controlling data access for each product record.
Manufacturers, retailers, and supply chain operators in regulated industries should monitor this application for potential downstream implications on product labeling and traceability requirements. The broad claims covering regulated products including agricultural goods, dairy, meat, and cannabis goods suggest wide applicability across consumer product sectors.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING ADVANCED TRACK AND TRACE FUNCTIONS USING UNIQUE PRODUCT CODE LABELING
Application US20260111842A1 Kind: A1 Apr 23, 2026
Inventors
Michael D. Johnson, James D. Daley, David P. Eagleson
Abstract
An electronically readable identification system to create unique, machine readable codes that can be associated with each product of a batch and can be used for labeling products. The codes may be QR codes or other printable codes which are electronically readable and which allow the user to create millions of unique electronically readable codes, print or store them on compliant product labels, and encode them with data for supply chain partners as well as consumers. A centralized database having records for each individual unit of a product that allows for control of the reading and writing of data for that database of the information for each product. The system can be used to track the provenance of each individual product unit. Various applications include regulated products, such fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, cannabis, goods, and services. An API system for controlling and providing access to information in the database.
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G06Q 10/08772 G06K 19/06037 G06Q 20/203 G06Q 20/208 G06Q 30/0185
Filing Date
2025-10-22
Application No.
19365652
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