Russiaville, IN, United States of America

Kenneth George Draves

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Delco Electronics Corporation, Delphi Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 1995-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenneth George Draves. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenneth-george-draves

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 47(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1995-2002

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Kenneth George Draves

Introduction

Kenneth George Draves is an accomplished inventor based in Russiaville, Indiana. He holds a total of 4 patents that showcase his expertise in motor commutation and detection circuitry. His innovative contributions have significantly advanced the field of motor technology.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the "Start pulse rejection for a motor commutation pulse detection circuit." This invention improves motor position detection circuitry by incorporating a pulse recognition circuit, a pulse counting circuit, and a start pulse rejection circuit. This design renders the position detection circuitry insensitive to start-up pulses associated with motor turn-on. The start pulse rejection circuit detects an off-to-on transition of a motor controller, ensuring that the position detection circuitry remains unaffected by start-up pulses generated during a predefined time window.

Another notable patent is the "Variable threshold motor commutation pulse detection circuit." This invention enhances the motor commutation pulse detection circuit by comparing a filtered motor current signal to a threshold value. The circuit adjusts the motor current signal or the threshold value based on the actual or expected amplitude of the commutation pulses. This allows for effective detection of both high amplitude commutation pulses during motor running and low amplitude pulses during motor braking.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kenneth has worked with prominent companies such as Delphi Technologies, Inc. and Delco Electronics Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as a leading inventor in the field of motor technology.

Collaborations

Kenneth has collaborated with various professionals, including his coworker Paul M. Werking. Their joint efforts have furthered advancements in motor technology and innovation.

Conclusion

Kenneth George Draves is a notable inventor whose work in motor commutation and detection circuitry has made a significant impact in the industry. His patents reflect his dedication to innovation and his contributions continue to influence the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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