Metal nanoparticle agglomerates for infection control and water purification

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing the use of metal nanoparticle agglomerates for infection control and water purification. The application describes antiseptic substrates and fluid formulations incorporating these agglomerates for topical or oral use, aiming to provide infection control against infective agents.

Patent Application: Cytotoxic Lymphocyte Activation and Expansion

The USPTO has published patent application US20260083776A1 concerning methods for activating and expanding cytotoxic lymphocytes with decreased exhaustion potential. The application details micropatterned surfaces and biofunctionalization techniques for cell expansion, potentially impacting future therapeutic development in oncology.

Patent Application: Systems for ordering from electronic menu and servicing

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260087541A1, detailing systems, apparatuses, and methods for ordering items from an electronic menu and servicing thereof. The application was filed on December 3, 2025, by inventors Yu FANG, Robert R. DYKES, and Heidi GIBSON.

USPTO Patent Application: Electronic Devices Precluding User Interaction

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087542A1) detailing electronic devices and systems designed to preclude user interaction events in e-commerce environments. The application describes a method for detecting potential fraud by analyzing device activity and, if a fraud propensity score exceeds a threshold, blocking certain user interactions like shopping cart modifications.

Supply Chain Automation Platform Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087543A1) for a supply chain automation platform. The application details systems and methods for actuating executable files based on document data, filed on September 18, 2025.

Quantum Utility Exchange Framework for Trading Quantum Resources

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087544A1) for a Quantum Utility Exchange (QUE) framework developed by 8ORCAS, Inc. The framework aims to facilitate the trading of quantum computing resources through a secure, blockchain-based marketplace, enabling providers and consumers to manage and exchange quantum utilities.

AI Auction Bidding System and Method Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087545A1) for an AI-based auction bidding system and method. The application describes a system where an AI bot interacts with a client via voice prompts to confirm bids before transmitting them to an auction site. The filing date was September 20, 2024.

Patent Application for Online Auction Platforms with Paid Memberships

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260087546A1) for online auction platforms that facilitate prospective buyer paid memberships or subscriptions. The application, assigned to Liboly, LLC, details a method for displaying auction listings to subscribers before non-subscribers.

Patent Application for Parsing Data Structure Ontologies in Databases

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087547A1) filed by Truist Bank for a system and method to parse data structure ontologies in databases. The application utilizes AI and machine learning to organize data, identify patterns, and generate targeted actions for users.

Patent Application: Techniques for Improving Automated Prediction Accuracy

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087548A1) detailing techniques for improving automated prediction accuracy, particularly for credit risk assessment. The application, assigned to Lendingclub Bank, National Association, focuses on clustering underperforming and performant entities to enhance credit models and identify potential future risks.