Pitt innovators were issued 10 patents in January 2026.
Featured Patent: 12,524,034 “Parametrically-Driven Coherent Signal Router for Quantum Computing and Related Methods”
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a modular quantum signal‑routing technology based on parallel three‑wave parametric coupling within a tree-like network of microwave elements. This quantum router enables coherent photon transfer between qubit modules through “pitch‑and‑catch” interactions in communication cavities, allowing multiple modes to operate in parallel without interference. The approach offers a scalable path to larger qubit networks and more efficient quantum information transport, with potential impact across quantum computing, telecommunications, and medical research. Computational models and in‑silico studies demonstrate feasibility, and the technology is now positioned for physical prototyping and commercial development.
For more information on this technology, including licensing details, contact us at partner@pitt.edu.
Below is a listing of all patents issued in January 2026.
| Patent number | Title | Inventor(s) | Licensing manager | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,514,888 | Immuno-Oncolytic Therapies | Stephen Thorne | Maria Vanegas | Licensed |
| 12,533,451 | Augmentation of Mass Transfer Using Oscillation | Hongyao Geng; Sung Kwon Cho | Janice Panza | Available for licensing |
| 12,521,235 | Stentless Biopolymer Heart Valve Replacement Capable of Living Tissue Regeneration | Antonio D’Amore; Vinay Badhwar; William Wagner; Yasumoto Matsumura | Janice Panza | Licensed |
| 12,520,601 | Perovskite Solar Cell Configurations | GillSang Han; Jung-Kun Lee | Connor Perryman | Available for licensing |
| 12,521,412 | Nucleic Acids and Nucleic Acid Analogs for Treating, Preventing, and Disrupting Pathological Polynucleotide-Binding Protein Inclusions | Bede Portz; James Shorter; Lin Guo; Christopher Donnelly; Jacob Mann | Andrew Remes | Available for licensing |
| 12,528,808 | A Novel Therapy for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP) and X-Linked Protoporphyria | Jie Lu; Junjie Zhu; Xiaochao Ma | Andrew Remes | Licensed |
| 12,514,921 | Compositions and Methods for Detecting HIV Latency, Treating HIV Infection, and Reversing HIV Latency | Charles Rinaldo; Jan Kristoff; Robbie Mailliard | Andrew Remes | Available for licensing |
| 12,524,034 | Parametrically-Driven Coherent Signal Router for Quantum Computing and Related Methods | David Pekker; Michael Hatridge; Roger Mong | Connor Perryman | Available for licensing |