Patent ID: 8475085
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: E21B,F16F,F16L

Abstract:
1. A vortex induced vibration inhibitor, comprising: a cylindrically-shaped housing having a longitudinal opening defined by a first locking edge and a second locking edge; and a connector assembly having a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion, the first engagement portion being disposed proximate the first locking edge and having two or more barbed protrusions extending therefrom, the second engagement portion being disposed proximate the second locking edge and having at least one receptacle disposed therein, wherein the connector assembly further comprises a retainer pin to detachably secure the barbed protrusions to the first engagement portion or the at least one receptacle to the second engagement portion, wherein the barbed protrusions are axially offset from one another, and each barbed protrusion has a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, a front face oriented at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis, and a rear face that is substantially perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis; and wherein the barbed protrusions and the receptacle are configured to engage one another and secure the first locking edge to the second locking edge.