Richard M Slocum
Engineers in Memphis, TN
License number
Utah 321852-2202
Issued Date
Jun 17, 1996
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2009
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Memphis, TN
Professional information
Strakes For Utility Structures
US Patent:
2014000, Jan 9, 2014
Filed:
Jul 3, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/934952
Inventors:
Mark Hugh Fairbairn - Red Wing MN, US
Nathan Paul Perkins - Collierville TN, US
Edward M. Jacobs - Germantown TN, US
David Joseph Nahlen - Germantown TN, US
Richard Morgan Slocum - Memphis TN, US
Nathan Paul Perkins - Collierville TN, US
Edward M. Jacobs - Germantown TN, US
David Joseph Nahlen - Germantown TN, US
Richard Morgan Slocum - Memphis TN, US
Assignee:
THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
F15D 1/10
US Classification:
52 84, 29428
Abstract:
A modular strake for reducing the effects of wind on utility structures is disclosed. The strake is comprised of individual fin sections that may easily be attached to a utility structure, preferably in a triple helix pattern. The modular strakes may be installed on a utility structure after is has been placed into service.