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.
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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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