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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2008
Applicants:
Rodney H. Masters, Houston, TX (US);
Billy L. Griffith, Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Rodney H. Masters, Houston, TX (US);
Billy L. Griffith, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
VIV Supression, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F15D 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for reducing vortex induced vibration are provided. An apparatus for reducing vortex induced vibration can include a first body at least partially disposed within a second body. The first body can be made of a material having more weight per linear foot than the second body. The apparatus can also include one or more helical fins.