US 11,668,426 B2
Helical strake attachment for tubular structural members
Bernie Christman, Elmwood, WI (US); Brandon G. Boe, Ellsworth, WI (US); Daniel J. Sterny, Beldinville, WI (US); Richard M. Slocum, Cordova, TN (US); Mark H. Fairbairn, Red Wing, MN (US); Jason Van Wyhe, Barronett, WI (US); Harold W. Fonville, II, Memphis, TN (US); Troy Van Brunt, Maiden Rock, WI (US); Aubrey L. Jackson, Collierville, TN (US); Richard J. Hunter, Dallas, TX (US); and David M. Ramsay, Elmwood, IL (US)
Assigned to MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC, Dallas, TX (US)
Filed by MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC, Dallas, TX (US)
Filed on Jun. 2, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/805,078.
Application 17/805,078 is a continuation of application No. 16/163,765, filed on Oct. 18, 2018, granted, now 11,353,153.
Prior Publication US 2022/0290791 A1, Sep. 15, 2022
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. F16L 55/033 (2006.01); F16L 55/04 (2006.01); F16L 55/07 (2006.01); F15D 1/10 (2006.01); F16L 57/00 (2006.01); F16M 13/02 (2006.01); F16L 1/12 (2006.01)
CPC F16L 55/0335 (2013.01) [F16L 55/041 (2013.01); F16L 55/07 (2013.01); F15D 1/10 (2013.01); F16L 1/123 (2013.01); F16L 57/00 (2013.01); F16M 13/02 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A helical strake system, comprising:
a tubular structural member having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of threaded attachment points;
a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular structural member along the longitudinal axis;
a plurality of couplers disposed on the tubular structural member, wherein:
each coupler comprises:
a first portion comprising a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin; and
a second portion configured to be removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular structural member; and
each coupler configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular structural member.