RICHARD M SLOCUM
Engineering in Memphis, TN
License number
Massachusetts 39621
Issued Date
Oct 24, 1996
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
Memphis, TN 38115
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.