Patent Applications published on Apr 2, 2026

Explore the 5,997 U.S. Patent Applications published on the 14th week of 2026, including 76 applications that subsequently received a Patent Grant.

Featured patent applications from Apr 2, 2026

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc..
US20260091104A1
Human necessities
Application 20260091104, fig. 01

NUCLEIC ACID VACCINES

Nucleic acid vaccines use pieces of genetic material called ribonucleic acid (RNA) to help the body fight diseases. These vaccines contain instructions for making proteins that can trigger an immune response against specific germs. They are made by preparing and combining these RNA molecules in a specific way. The goal is to create a safe and effective way to protect people from infections. This method represents a new approach to vaccination, focusing on the body’s own ability to produce the necessary defenses.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Seoul National University R&DB Foundation.
US20260093989A1
Physics
Application 20260093989, fig. 01

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, TERMINAL, AND OPERATING METHOD WITH NEURAL NETWORK LIGHTWEIGHTING

An electronic device uses processors to create different versions of neural networks by removing certain layers. These layers include nonlinear components that are part of segments with convolution layers. The device then picks the best version based on how important it is and how fast it can work. After selecting the best version, it combines the convolution layers that come one after another. This process helps to make the neural network more efficient and faster.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION.
US20260095022A1
Electricity
Application 20260095022, fig. 01

HYBRID SILICON III-V OPTICAL DEVICES WITH A HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX SPACER BETWEEN GAIN MEDIUM AND WAVEGUIDE

A new type of optical device combines silicon and III-V semiconductor materials to improve performance. A special spacer with a high refractive index is placed between the silicon waveguide and the III-V gain material. This spacer can be made from different materials and helps to position the light better within the device. By doing this, it reduces losses and increases the area where light can travel, which makes the device more reliable. In certain structures, this design can also boost the power capacity of the device.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD..
US20260094435A1
Physics
Application 20260094435, fig. 01

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING GUIDE USING AUGMENTED REALITY IMAGE

A device uses augmented reality to help users with specific tasks. First, it figures out what kind of help is needed. Then, it takes a picture of the real world using a camera. After that, it creates a video that shows helpful information over the real-world image. Finally, the device displays this video to guide the user through the action.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC..
US20260095851A1
Electricity
Application 20260095851, fig. 01

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SAVING POWER USING CONTEXT INFORMATION-BASED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A terminal in a wireless communication system connects to a base station to manage its power usage. It gathers context information, which helps an artificial intelligence model suggest the best settings for communication. This suggested setting is sent to the base station, which then adjusts its configuration based on that information. After the base station makes the changes, the terminal confirms that the update is complete. Finally, the terminal can receive data from the base station while using less power.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS L.P..
US20260093739A1
Physics
Application 20260093739, fig. 01

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FIRMWARE-LEVEL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTIVITY TOOL FOR ADJUSTING PERFORMANCE OF HARDWARE IN RESPONSE TO A RECEIVED USER QUERY INPUT

A system uses a microphone to listen to user requests about what actions to take with hardware. It has a controller that understands natural language and can identify what the hardware can do. When a user asks something, the system finds the best match between the request and the hardware's abilities. It then tells the hardware to perform the action based on this match. This process happens directly at the firmware level, without needing to go through the operating system.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS L.P..
US20260093924A1
Physics
Application 20260093924, fig. 01

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXTUAL ADAPTATION OF CAPABILITY INTENT ACTIONS RESPONSIVE TO A USER QUERY INPUT BY AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTIVITY TOOL SOFTWARE MODULE EXECUTING ON AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

An information handling system uses a processor to run software that collects data about the hardware and how users interact with it. This system can understand what the user is asking and adapt its responses based on the current situation and past usage. It identifies the best actions to take in response to user queries by considering both the hardware's status and the user's history. The goal is to provide helpful responses that fit the user's needs and context. Overall, it makes the AI productivity tool smarter and more effective for users.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP.
US20260094122A1
Physics
Application 20260094122, fig. 02

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATING GENERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT ESTIMATES USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES

A user can ask for an estimate on a new IT project. The system has a database that holds information about past IT projects. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze this data. After training the AI with relevant information, it generates an estimate for the user’s project. Finally, the system provides the estimate back to the user.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC..
US20260090809A1
Human necessities
Application 20260090809, fig. 01

OCCLUSIVE IMPLANT AND METHODS OF MAKING AN OCCLUSIVE FABRIC HAVING SHAPE MEMORY CHARACTERISTICS

An occlusive implant has a framework that can change shape from small to large. It is covered with a special fabric that can also change shape when it gets a certain trigger, like heat. To create this fabric, many threads are woven together, and it is set to hold a specific shape when heated. Additionally, a special yarn is made by wrapping a shape memory material around a core thread, allowing it to change shape as well. This technology can be useful in medical applications where controlled expansion is needed.

Published: 2026-04-02 Assignee: Google LLC.
US20260094600A1
Physics
Application 20260094600, fig. 01

Multimodal Large Language Model That Learns to Correct Itself, Focusing on Automated Speech Recognition

A large language model (LLM) can take a prompt and create a series of text outputs. Some of these outputs may be correct, while others might contain mistakes. To improve its accuracy, the model includes special tokens that indicate which parts are wrong and suggest replacements for them. This allows the model to learn from its errors and generate a better version of the text. Ultimately, the process helps the model produce more accurate responses, especially in automated speech recognition tasks.