Reno, Nevada Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
MelRok LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for innovation in building energy management. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11860661, titled ‘Method and apparatus to assess and control energy efficiency of pump installed in facility of building systems’, introduces a smarter way to measure and improve pump performance.
This new technology allows building operators to monitor how efficiently a pump is running in real time. It identifies energy waste and provides recommendations to adjust or replace equipment. The system works without installing flow meters, reducing cost and disruption during setup.
The invention uses data from sensors already present in many buildings, including pressure, temperature, and motor power. It then calculates efficiency and alerts users when energy-saving actions are needed. This approach helps facility managers cut costs and reduce carbon emissions without complex retrofits.
MelRok LLC’s solution comes at a time when commercial and industrial buildings are under growing pressure to improve sustainability. Pumps are often hidden energy hogs in HVAC and water systems, but this tool shines a light on their performance.
By bringing intelligent analytics to building pumps, MelRok LLC delivers a practical innovation that saves energy, money, and time. Their patent sets a new standard for efficiency in smart building operations.