Richard Morgan Slocum
Engineers in Memphis, TN

License number
Colorado 33142
Issued Date
Oct 23, 1998
Renew Date
Nov 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
8155 T & B Blvd, Memphis, TN 38125

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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.