Melissa Drechsel Kidd

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 5 CIPO patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC, Sta-Rite Industries Inc., Danfoss Drives A/s. Active years: 2013-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Melissa Drechsel Kidd. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/melissa-drechsel-kidd

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 88.9

CIPO Patents = 5

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 80(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Plymouth, MA (US) (2017)
Coral Springs, FL (US) (2022)
Muskego, WI (US) (2013 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

6 out of 64

Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC

patents

3 out of 82

Sta-Rite Industries Inc.

Danfoss Low Power Drives

patents

5. 1 out of 1

Danfoss Customised Power Electronics

patent

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2013-2025

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9 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12215695 - Method of controlling a pump and motor (2025-02-04),

2. 11563389 - Method for starting a single-phase induction motor (2023-01-24),

3. 11493034 - Method of controlling a pump and motor (2022-11-08),

4. 10590926 - Method of controlling a pump and motor (2020-03-17),

5. 9712098 - Safety system and method for pump and motor (2017-07-18),

6. 9556874 - Method of controlling a pump and motor (2017-01-31),

7. 8878465 - System and method for motor drive control pad and drive terminals (2014-11-04),

8. 8564233 - Safety system and method for pump and motor (2013-10-22),

9. 8436559 - System and method for motor drive control pad and drive terminals (2013-05-07),

Title: Biography of Melissa Drechsel Kidd

Introduction

Melissa Drechsel Kidd is an accomplished inventor based in Muskego, Wisconsin. She has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the area of motor and pump control systems. With a total of nine patents to her name, her work has had a notable impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents is a method of controlling a pump and motor. This innovative method involves determining a parameter value related to a fault condition, comparing it to a threshold value, and adjusting the speed control of the drive accordingly. Another significant patent is for a method for starting a single-phase induction motor. This invention outlines a process for starting an electric single-phase induction motor by initially setting the frequency of the electric current to a higher value than the operating frequency.

Career Highlights

Melissa has worked with prominent companies such as Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC and Sta-Rite Industries Inc. Her experience in these organizations has allowed her to develop and refine her innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in motor and pump technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Melissa has collaborated with talented individuals, including William James Genaw and Gary Thomas Baase, II. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of her patented inventions.

Conclusion

Melissa Drechsel Kidd's contributions to engineering and innovation are commendable.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.