US Patent 9523456 Segmented strake concepts

Concepts for segmented helical strakes are presented herein. In one embodiment, the segmented helical strake includes a fin segment. The fin segment includes a fin body having an interior surface defining a substantially hollow interior area. The fin segment further includes a receiving member formed along the interior surface, wherein the receiving member is dimensioned to secure the fin body to a fin core positioned around a tubular. A segmented strake according to one embodiment may include a fin segment having an interior surface defining a substantially hollow interior area and a receiving member formed within the interior area. The segmented strake may further include a fin core positioned within the receiving member.