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US12609192B2 - Direct Supply Inc. - Automated Dietary Management in Healthcare Facilities

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The USPTO granted Patent US12609192B2 to Direct Supply, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers systems, methods, and media for automated dietary management in healthcare facilities. The application (No. 18899885) was filed on September 27, 2024, and the patent contains 18 claims.

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USPTO issued Patent US12609192B2 to Direct Supply, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering mechanisms for automated dietary management in healthcare facilities. The patent includes 18 claims across CPC classifications G16H 20/60, G16H 10/60, G16H 40/67, and G16H 50/70.

Healthcare technology companies developing dietary management, nutrition tracking, or patient food service systems should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing needs or design-around considerations. The grant does not impose compliance obligations but establishes enforceable IP rights.

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Systems, methods, and media for automated dietary management in healthcare facilities

Grant US12609192B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026

Assignee

Direct Supply, Inc.

Inventors

William L. Avery, Andrew J. Novotny, Meagan E. Harrison, Nathanial C. Ziarek, Ryan G. Colwell, Anne F.B. Dorn

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, mechanisms (which can, for example, include systems, methods, and media) for automated dietary management in healthcare facilities are provided.

CPC Classifications

G16H 20/60 G16H 10/60 G16H 40/67 G16H 50/70

Filing Date

2024-09-27

Application No.

18899885

Claims

18

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
April 21st, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Branch
Executive
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers Manufacturers
Industry sector
6211 Healthcare Providers
Activity scope
Patent grant Healthcare IT systems Dietary management
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Healthcare Medical Devices

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