The following databases contain patent reports and/or connect patents back to the research that developed them.
This link opens in a new windowScopus uniquely combines a comprehensive, curated abstract and citation database with enriched data and linked scholarly content.
This link opens in a new windowThe 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.