Abstract: A manifold for distributing a fluid to a plurality of fluid ports, and a method for manufacturing the manifold. The manifold comprises a first tubular means forming a first tube, a second tubular means forming a second tube extending axially outwardly beyond said first tubular means, support means connected to one end of said first tubular means for supporting said second tubular means in spaced relationship to said first tubular means, and housing means molded about said first and second tubular means for forming an integral manifold.

Abstract: A manifold for distributing a fluid to a plurality of fluid ports, and a method for manufacturing the manifold. The manifold comprises a first tubular means forming a first tube, a second tubular means forming a second tube extending axially outwardly beyond said first tubular means, support means connected to one end of said first tubular means for supporting said second tubular means in spaced relationship to said first tubular means, and housing means molded about said first and second tubular means for forming an integral manifold.

Abstract: An automotive compartment cover assembly, for use in covering a compartment such as, for example, the windowed rear compartment of a hatchback or a station wagon type automotive vehicle, has in effect, a variable length elongated hollow cylindrical roller about which is rolled a flexible cover sheet member; at least one compression spring serves to provide a longitudinal resilient force in order to axially accommodate and provide for the variable length of the roller; at least one pre-stressed coiled retractor spring is provided for producing a rotational tension or force on the cover sheet member in a manner whereby such tension or force does not increase linearly as the cover sheet member is being extended from the roller.