The following databases contain patent reports and/or connect patents back to the research that developed them.
Elsevier's platform for access to Scientific journal articles and book chapters from more than 2,500 peer-reviewed journals and more than 11,000 books.
The premier research platform to find and analyze scholarly research literature on Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. Includes proceedings of international conferences, symposia, seminars, colloquia, workshops, and conventions.
Only a lawyer can assist you in applying for patents, but below are some resources from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that may help you.