Richard Morgan Slocum
Engineering at Lenox Ctr Ct, Memphis, TN

License number
Louisiana PE.0027930
Issued Date
Jun 23, 1998
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
6750 Lenox Center Ct APT 400, Memphis, TN 38115

Professional information

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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
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.