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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
David Wayne McMillan, Houston, TX (US);
Richard Bruce McDaniel, Houston, TX (US);
Dean Leroy Henning, Needville, TX (US);
Donald Wayne Allen, Richmond, TX (US);
Howard Ray Mitschke, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F15D 1/10 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F15D 1/10 ;
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for suppressing vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of aquatic elements of underwater structures. The system includes use of a sleeve positioned around at least a portion of an aquatic element and at least one strake positioned along at least a portion of the length of the aquatic member. The apparatus further comprises copper to suppress the growth of aquatic organisms.
McMillan, David. (2003). Apparatus for suppression of vortex induced vibration without aquatic fouling and methods of installation (U.S. Patent No. 6565287). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/6565287
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