Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrical devices housed in a distribution box and, more particularly, to an interlock mechanism for visually indicating whether main contacts operated by the electrical devices are in an open condition or a closed condition.

Abstract: A fiber optic sensing device includes an optical fiber having a polished end defining a flat sensory portion coated with a lossy-mode-resonance (LMR) coating. A reflective coating on an end face of the optical fiber facilitates propagation of a return signal. An optic circuit for identifies a wavelength attenuated by the LMR coating from the return signal reflected by the reflective coating based on a moisture presence at the sensory portion. Various gaseous parameters may be detected based on the coating on the sensory portion. An LMR coating of tin oxide (SnO2) is employed for moisture sensing.

Abstract: An enclosure that houses one or more fuses includes one or more fuse positioning structures. A fuse housing in the enclosure holds the one or more fuses. Each fuse positioning structure includes one or more fuse seats. Each fuse seat is configured to contact and apply pressure to a respective fuse in the fuse housing. The fuse positioning structure(s) cause one or both terminals of each fuse to be seated in a respective fuse clip or clips.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrical devices housed in a distribution box and, more particularly, to an interlock mechanism for visually indicating whether main contacts operated by the electrical devices are in an open condition or a closed condition.

Abstract: A fiber optic sensing device includes an optical fiber having a polished end defining a flat sensory portion coated with a lossy-mode-resonance (LMR) coating. A reflective coating on an end face of the optical fiber facilitates propagation of a return signal. An optic circuit for identifies a wavelength attenuated by the LMR coating from the return signal reflected by the reflective coating based on a moisture presence at the sensory portion. Various gaseous parameters may be detected based on the coating on the sensory portion. An LMR coating of tin oxide (SnO2) is employed for moisture sensing.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface is formed by growing a plurality of etchable, sacrificial structures, and depositing a discontinuous hydrophobic material onto the sacrificial structures. The discontinuity facilitates etching of the sacrificial structures to remove the grown structures while leaving the deposited material intact to result in surface features for achieving superior hydrophobic properties.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface is formed by growing a plurality of etchable, sacrificial structures, and depositing a discontinuous hydrophobic material onto the sacrificial structures. The discontinuity facilitates etching of the sacrificial structures to remove the grown structures while leaving the deposited material intact to result in surface features for achieving superior hydrophobic properties.