Abstract: A decorative skirt for use with tables, Christmas trees and the like. The skirt has a sheet of material that forms the skirt body. The skirt body has at least one aperture, for the placement of a light therein.

Abstract: Sleepware for preventing a wearer from assuming a supine or semisupine position prior to or during sleep, thus increasing the volume of available airway via oropharynx. The sleepware comprises a rear portion and a pouch disposed on the rear portion so as to be located between the scapular of the wearer. The pouch has an interior cavity, an orifice to the cavity, and means for selectively closing the orifice. The pouch further includes at least one pleat to enable the pouch to expand in the dorso-ventral, medio-lateral and superior-inferior directions of the wearer. A first of the at least one pleat extends in a lengthwise direction of the sleepware, while an optional second pleat extends in a widthwise direction of the sleepware. A hollow perforated ball is removably retained within the cavity by the closing means.

Abstract: The invention provides a protective cover and restraint method for neck ties (apparel) to assist in the prevention of stain and soilage to the neck tie, and to help control the movement of said neck tie when the wearer of said neck ties engages in activities that may present an opportunity for such a neck tie to be soiled, stained, or fall in the path of harm.

Abstract: An easy-to-use and inexpensive work glove is provided. For this purpose, the work glove integrally comprises a first section for covering a region extending from a forearm middle portion between the wrist and an elbow to a hand, and a second section for covering an upper arm above the elbow, the second section extending from the first section. The first and second sections are each formed by applying a coating material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or synthetic resin onto a surface of a knitted fiber glove portion. The fiber glove portion of the second section is knitted from a thinner yarn to be smaller in thickness and has a higher stitch density than the fiber glove portion of the first section, and the second section has a thinner coating film formed on the surface of the fiber glove portion than that of the first section.

Abstract: A glove device includes two covering members having a peripheral portion secured together and having an opening formed in the wrist portion for receiving hands of users. One or both of the covering members each includes one or more net members having a number of air circulating perforations. One or more resilient bars are further secured onto either or both of the covering members and disposed longitudinally on the covering members, for preventing the covering members from being bent from the finger portions toward the wrist portions.

Abstract: A head-hair cover comprises a body defining a chamber and an opening in the body. The opening has a peripheral edge and permits communication between the chamber and outside of the cover. An adjustment mechanism is provided at or near the peripheral edge for selectively varying the dimensions of the opening. Additionally, a constricting band is provided and associated with the peripheral edge for gently crimping at least a portion of the peripheral edge.

Abstract: A support adapted to be placed on a person's leg such that it can contact the backs of the user's upper and lower leg includes a surface that is conformed to the user's leg, renders the support more comfortable to use and more effective in supporting the user's leg. The support is structured so that any tendency for the support to move or rotate relative to the user's leg is minimized. The support may include a raised portion or is otherwise shaped to inhibit movement or rotation. The support may have a first surface portion shaped to conform to a calf area of the rear of the lower leg and a second surface portion shaped to conform to an Achilles tendon area of the rear of the lower leg.

Abstract: A support belt and buckle has a rotatable member on buckle cross bar; and a pair of cam surfaces along the rotatable member and diametrically situated thereon, wherein faces of the rotatable member extending between the cam surfaces are flat. The belt may have an elastic material, the elastic material secured to a first position on the belt and the elastic material extending lengthwise on the belt and the elastic material secured to a second position on the belt, wherein the elastic material is more elastic than the belt.

Abstract: A multilayer helmet shell wherein inner and, outer, structural, load-bearing semi-rigid layers, each formed from an affinity-bonded agglomeration of mechanically interactive, spray-deposited particles, jacket a viscoelastic, acceleration-rate-sensitive, microcellular foam core layer. The mechanical interfaces between the inner and outer jacketing, and the intermediate core, materials take the form of regions of inter-material suffusement.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved, inflatable liner for a helmet. The liner employs hook and loop fasteners for easy removal and attachment to the inner surfaces of the helmet shell. The liner incorporates a fluid impermeable enclosed volume which may be inflated with water (or air). A valve provides access to the enclosed volume. The liner is of a light-weight, open-framed, semi-hemispheric configuration which allows for air circulation. A soft material is disposed on the open frame structure creating a buffer between the wearer's head and the helmet. A soft, moisture-absorbent fabric encompasses the periphery of the liner. The absorbent fabric functions as a sweatband for absorbing perspiration and for protecting the wearer's forehead from rubbing against the helmet shell.

Abstract: A composite camouflage composition includes a substrate and a plurality of individual strips of camouflage material being spaced apart and adhered to the substrate along a bonding axis, each strip of the plurality of individual strips of camouflage material presenting a plurality of lobes adjacent the bonding axis, each strip of the plurality of individual strips of camouflage material being gathered at points along the bonding axis such that more than one layer of each strip of the plurality of individual strips of camouflage material is adhered to the substrate at such points. A garment and a method of forming the camouflage composition is further included.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sheet winding machine for a toilet stool, the machine comprising a sheet supplier and a sheet collector underneath both sides of a under plate installed at a rear side of a toilet bowl mounted with a toilet seat, wherein the sheet supplier comprises first and second supports mounted at both sides of the under plate and a sheet supply roll releasably mounted at an upper side between the first and the second supports, while the sheet collector comprises first and second support plates at both sides of the under plates, a third support plate laterally mounted at the second support plate, a driving force transferring unit mounted at an external side of the third support plate with a plurality of sprockets and chains, a driving force switching and transferring unit meshed via a plurality of gears between the second and the third support plates, a sheet feeding unit so mounted as to allow a rotating roller and a contact roller to abut between the first and the second support plates, a sheet wi

Abstract: In an automatic shut off system for a water closet, a weight is added to the flapper valve and the chain is lengthened a precise amount to shorten the flush cycle and thereby reduces the amount of water used. This system conserves water by reducing the automatic flush system to release only one gallon of water for a short flush, while still permitting a full three gallon flush by merely holding the handle in the “on” position.

Abstract: This swimming pool comprises a perimetral structure (1) supporting the water holder (R) being made of plastics material and is characterized in that said perimetral structure is apt to rest on the surface (S) on which the swimming pool is to be installed, said perimetral structure comprising tensioning members (20) being fitted to it and transversally arranged from side to side of the perimeter in an underlying arrangement. The perimetral structure (1) comprises base supports (2) being transversally arranged along the swimming pool perimeter and joined together by means of a backwardly arranged side member (3), said base supports frontally supporting the panels (6) that will make up the swimming pool contour. The tensioning members (20) are made up of ropes being provided with means to adjust their tensioning.

Abstract: This plant is characterized in that the water filtering device with its motor pump, the device for chemically treating said water, the pipes with the corresponding valves and with the openings for receiving the water from the swimming pool and for returning the cleaned and treated water to said swimming pool, and the corresponding accessories are all of them connected and installed on a base framework allowing to transport the whole ready-to-operate plant to the site having been chosen for it. All of the components making up this plant can be distributed in independent modules being apt to be fitted to each other. The assembly being made up of all of the components and accessories of the plant, both if they are installed on a single base framework as well as if they are distributed in modules, is of such dimensions as to be apt to be put in a conventional container facilitating its transportation.

Abstract: A water recreational combination has a water basin and a water recirculation system. The water recirculation system includes an ozone generator for injecting ozone into recirculated water. Piping within the water recirculation system includes an ejector for drawing air into recirculated water. The air input opening for the ejector is disposed within the interior portion of the water basin so as to draw off any accumulated ozone above the water level when the basin is covered.

Abstract: A water jet having a housing, a flow tube and a strainer. The housing has an open forward end. The flow tube is disposed within the housing for conducting a stream of water through the open forward end of the housing. The strainer is operably disposed within the flow tube to filter out entrained solid material within a stream of water flowing through the flow tube. The water jet is ideal for use in a water recreational combination such as a spa, hot tub or recirculating bath tub.

Abstract: The invention is a molded article having a reinforcement structure disposed therein. A settable mixture preferably including a catalyst, a matrix polymer, and a foaming agent introduced into a mold forms the shape of the molded article. The molded article includes a base section having a first thickness and wall sections extending upwardly about a periphery of the base section. The base section is substantially thicker than the wall sections. The reinforcement structure is disposed within the base section to reduce the amount of settable material required to form the base section and maintain the structural strength of the molded article.

Abstract: A winch assembly for the displacement of a person between a first vertical position and a second vertical position comprising:

Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing a center beam of a bed frame to the cross bars that enable the assembler to complete the assembly of the bed frame completely without the need for hand tools or securing implements to aid in the assembly. With a queen size bed frame or smaller, the cross bar members are joined together in overlapping manner to form cross bars and the center beam is secured to the cross bars by use of the present locking mechanism. In the case of a king size or a California king size bed frame, a universal extension bar is provided that can be used to join the cross bar members of either size bed frame and a extension cap is also provided that is affixed to the universal extension bar having indicia that instructs the assembler in the proper assembly of the particular bed frame.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cushioning device. The cushioning device has a flexible container and a plurality of polymeric beads within the flexible container which flows under a slight force and shears easily. The cushioning device is capable of receiving a physical object that applies a force to the cushion. When the force is initially applied to the cushioning device, the cushioning device is deformed to conform to the physical object from its original shape. When the physical object is not applying the force, the cushioning device reverts to a shape that is close to but not identical to the original shape, except for a limited number of materials such as molded elastomeric materials. In addition, the pressure exerted by the cushion on the physical object will reduce pressure that would cause tissue damage and lead to decubitus ulcers.

Abstract: An inflatable bed has a bottom surface that is disposed on a support surface and that is formed with a concave air bag. When a person moves onto a top surface of the bed, air is ejected from the air bag so that the bed acts as a suction cup, thereby fixing the bed relative to the support surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inflatable device or a body support device, and, specifically, to an inflatable device including two or more fluid chambers. One embodiment of the device includes a first fluid chamber comprising a first outlet, and a second fluid chamber comprising an inlet, wherein the second fluid chamber is fluidly connected to the first fluid chamber by a one way valve arranged to allow fluid to pass from the second fluid chamber to the first fluid chamber. The invention is also directed to a method of providing adjustable support.

Abstract: A textile made at least in part with conductive yarns for the purpose of generating heat from an electrical power source. The textile has conducting yarns, or “heaters”, with conductivity and spacing tailored to the electrical source to be used and the heat to be generated. The heater yarns have a positive temperature coefficient whereby the resistance of the yarn increases with an increase in temperature and decreases with a decrease in temperature. “Leads”, such as conductive yarns, can be used to supply electricity to the heater yarns. A coating to the textile can electrically insulate the textile as well as provide protection to the textile during activities such as laundering or use.

Abstract: Durable antimicrobial treatments for high pressure treatments (such as package dyeing) for specific dyed yarns for further incorporation within textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments preferably comprise silver ions, particularly as constituents of inorganic metal salts or zeolites. This particular treatment requires the presence of a resin binder as a component of the dye bath formulation admixed with the silver-ion antimicrobial compound, the formulation then forced through a target yarn spool in order to provide a finish over substantially all of the target yarn. The yarn may then be knit, woven, pressed, laid-in, etc., into a textile fabric exhibiting antimicrobial properties. Such a treatment has been found to be extremely durable on such substrates; after a substantial number of standard launderings and dryings, the treatment does not wear away in any appreciable amount and thus the substrate retains its antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, containing a first oxidation base chosen from 1,8-bis(2,5-diaminophenoxy)-3,5-dioxaoctane and acid-addition salts thereof, at least one second selected oxidation base and at least one coupler; as well as to the oxidation dyeing process using this composition and multicompartment devices/kits.

Abstract: A portable tool has a long handle with a fitting for connection to an external pressurized water supply, a hand receiver on the worker end of the handle with a trigger-operated water flow control valve, a rotatable wheel at a distal end of the handle remote from the control and having surface scrubbing elements thereon, a distribution nozzle pivotable in the handle adjacent the wheel to direct high velocity water discharge onto the scrubbing elements, a discharge direction control button adjacent the proximal end, and a control wire coupled to the nozzle and button and operable to direct discharge from the nozzle onto the wheel at selectable radii relative to the wheel rotational axis to change wheel speed, direction and torque.

Abstract: Water flow-driven rotary and vibrational cleaning brush including a base seat, a water wheel, a brush seat and a transmission unit. The base seat is a receptacle having an opening facing downward. An outer and an inner faces of the base seat are respectively formed with a fluid inlet and a nozzle. The water wheel is disposed in the base seat and rotatable about a shaft rod. The water wheel is impacted and rotated by the fluid injected by the nozzle. The brush seat is positioned under the base seat. A brush section is disposed under the brush seat. The transmission unit is disposed between the brush seat and the water wheel and includes a transmissions section connected with the brush seat for transmitting the rotational power of the water wheel to drive the brush seat.

Abstract: A paint roller apparatus with rigid member and brush facilitating the painting of a surface that lies adjacent to another surface that is not to be painted contemporaneously. The apparatus comprises a roller applicator, a rigid member, a brush, and a handle. Said brush is affixed to said rigid member, and said rigid member is connected to an arm that is rotatably mounted on said handle. Said arm can rotate between a paint loading position and a paint application position. In the paint loading position, said arm is moved away from said roller applicator. Said roller applicator can then be immersed in paint without getting any paint on said rigid member. When said rigid member is in the paint application position, substantially perpendicular and adjacent to the longitudinal axis of said roller applicator, said roller applicator may be placed in contact with the surface to be painted and painting may begin.

Abstract: The present invention is an environmental protection sanitary toothbrush composed of one handle with a broader separation part on the upper end. The spiral adjustable part with a toothbrush head above is equipped to the top of the separation part. The toothbrush head and the adjustable part can be connected or separated. On the outside of the toothbrush head is a soft and flexible brush sheath. The diameter of the adjustable part is smaller than the handle or the toothbrush head that allows the user to adjust or bend in accordance with the shape of the user's oral cavity, which in turn to ensure the oral cleanliness and maintain one's health. The adjustable part can smooth away the water or the foam of the tooth paste, providing comfort to the user in using the toothbrush. Also, the brush sheath and the separation part prevents the toothbrush head from contacting the air, eliminating the pollution to the toothbrush.

Abstract: A spatula for depilatory use comprises a generally S-section flexible plastics body 4, a straight elastomeric fin 10 at one end, and at the other end, an elastomeric fin of “fish-tail” shape. The straight fin can remove a depilatory preparation from most areas of the skin, and the other fin is able to remove the preparation from less accessible areas. The elastomeric fins give effective hair removal whilst avoiding the deleterious effects of earlier scrapers.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a vacuum cleaner filter bag comprises a vacuum cleaner fill tube. The fill tube is configured for the bag to be mounted on the fill tube. The fill tube has an outlet through which a working flow of vacuum cleaner air can exit the fill tube to enter the bag when the bag is mounted on the fill tube. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a valve shiftable into and out of a closed condition in which the valve blocks the air from exiting the fill tube through the outlet.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner with simple structure, low airflow leakage, excellent maintainability, and less possibility of littering a floor in the case of dumping dusts or care of the cleaner. A cyclonic portion 14 of an approximately cylindrical shape, having a bottom, an introducing portion 15 for introducing dust-laden airflow to the cyclonic portion 14, and a reinforcing rib 35 provided on a lowermost end of the dust-collecting portion 11 for allowing it to stand on end, are formed into a one-piece structure. Thus, the structure from the introducing portion 15 to the cyclonic portion 14 can be simplified and the possibility of airflow leakage can be reduced. Also, maintenance of the cyclonic portion 14 and the introducing portion 15 can be easily performed through the detachment of the dust-collecting portion 11 together with the introducing portion 15.

Abstract: An upright-type vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body having a dust collecting chamber and a motor driving chamber, a suction brush, and a cyclone dust collecting device removably mounted on the dust collecting chamber. The cyclone dust collecting device includes a cover, first and second cyclone bodies for centrifuging and collecting contaminants entrained in the air, a lower door, and an outlet pipe. The second cyclone body includes a grill having a plurality of perforations formed therein to filter out small particle contaminants. The lower door is removably mounted on a lower end of the first cyclone body, and the outlet pipe discharges the clean air. The cyclone dust collecting device prevents a backflow of contaminants, thereby, collecting contaminants are more effectively.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a two stage compressive spring operated door check hinge. It has two springs of different length equipped along an outer tube to serve two stage restoring force. A unique design of collaborated function of the set billets and the corresponding containment holes enable the door to pause at a desired position. An adjustable nut is provided to adjust the elastic force of two springs such that the operation of the door can be carried out smoothly and silently without installing an awkward articulated door check arm.

Abstract: A hinge (11) comprising a bobbin (12) and an arm (13), the bobbin having a peripheral flange (14)at each end of a cylindrical portion (15) and being formed with two parts (12A, 12B) split longitudinally with internal surfaces (16) enabling the bobbin to be assembled non-rotatably around a rectangular-section frame member (17), there being holes (18) in the bobbin parts for securing them to the rectangular-section frame member, and the arm (13) having a first bore (19) rotatable round the cylindrical portion (15) of the bobbin and a second bore (20) parallel to the first bore and in which a round-section frame member (21) can rotate, the arm being split between the two bores and beyond at least one of the bores in a plane containing the axes of the bores enabling the arm (13) to be assembled around the bobbin (12) and round-section frame member (21), there being holes (22) in the arm (13) intermediate the bores (19, 20) and perpendicular to the said plane for securing the arm on the bobbin and the round-sectio

Abstract: In an arrangement for damping the pivot movement of a furniture component which is supported by a pivot joint on a stationary furniture part and which includes a damping element for slowing the movement of the furniture component near one of its end positions, the damping element includes a cylinder and piston unit forming part of a hinge, which includes a hinge housing in which a piston operating member is slidably supported and operatively connected to the piston, and a hinge lever extends between the movable component and the stationary furniture part in such a way that it engages the piston operating member in the hinge housing when the movable component approaches one of its end positions so as to slow down the movable component.

Abstract: A hinge structure for mounting a swingable member which is swingable relative to a body member, includes a first knuckle formed on the swingable member, a second knuckle formed on the body member coaxial with the first knuckle, and a pivot pin extending through the first and second knuckles to join the first and second knuckles to each other. The pivot pin is provided with a radial projection formed at one end thereof to extend radially outwards, a width of the radial projection being smaller than a diameter of the pivot pin. One of the first and second knuckles is provided with at least one groove which is formed at one end thereof, wherein the radial projection is fitted into the groove to prevent the pivot from rotating relative to the one of the first and second knuckles.

Abstract: A seat back hinge fitting for a motor vehicle seat having a seat carrier and a seat back. The seat back hinge fitting has a lower arm that is rigidly fixed to the seat carrier, an upper arm that is rigidly fixed to the seat back and a forward tilting hinge for swiftly tilting the seat back forward from a position of normal utilization into a forward tilted position. A bearing hole is provided for in one of the two arms. A bearing is pivotally disposed within said bearing hole. A locking device that normally locks a pivot movement of the bearing within the bearing hole is provided. A release means that disengages the locking device when actuated for the purpose of tilting the seat back forward into the forward tilted position is assigned to the locking device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unique door hinge which does not employ pin receiving knuckles which are normally us in more conventional hinges. The unique hinge, provides two hinge leafs, the first of which has a flat web which terminates at an open end loop which is coextensive with the web and defines a space for matingly receiving a head portion which is at the termination of the web of the second leaf. The head portion is rotatable within the loop portion and is segmented by longitudinally spaced spaces for receiving plastic bearings which facilitate rotation of the hinge and support the movable hinge leaf relative to the fixed hinge leaf of a normally mounted door hinge.

Abstract: A Cam Hinge is a hinge mechanism that connects a Wing Framework to a horizontal Main Framework in a perpendicular orientation, and allows the Wing Framework to fold down and form a single close fitting platform in one plane. Such a hinge is generally used in portable staging and or folding wing systems. The Wing Framework folds down to a horizontal position and is supported by a leg in contact with the ground on the outside edge of the Wing Framework. At this point the cam lever is unlocked and rotated approximately 190 degrees to the final position creating a close fitting platform in one plane.

Abstract: A handle for removing, carrying and otherwise manipulating a device is disclosed. The handle includes features that allow it to engage the mounting rails on other mounting features associated with the device. The handle is constructed such that when properly installed, pulling the handle causes the mounting rails to move both in the direction of the pulling force and perpendicularly thereto, toward each other. This allows the mounting rails to clear security features of the larger assembly, device bay, or housing in which the device is mounted or rests. The invention provides a mechanism to permit the quick and convenient removal of a device that would otherwise require simultaneous manipulation in two different places at the same time the device is pulled away from the larger assembly, device bay, or housing in which the device is mounted or rests.

Abstract: An ergonomic handle having a first handle section, a second handle section and a third handle section, wherein the first handle section and the second handle section are connected at a first obtuse angle, and wherein the second handle section and the third handle section are connected at a second obtuse angle. The ergonomic handle of the present invention also preferably includes an implement removably attached to said first handle section, wherein the implement is removably attached with a quick connect-disconnect mechanism.

Abstract: The invention is an ergonomic spring carry handle for luggage that reduces the strain imposed on the person carrying the article. The handle is useable over a wide load range without modification while producing a substantial reduction in user fatigue. The invention may be incorporated into new manufacture or retrofitted to repair or improve existing cases and bags. The invention includes a U-shaped handle having legs that pivot both parallel and perpendicular to the long axis of the graspable portion. The graspable portion includes a spring which may be a close-wound coil extension spring or other type, the ends of which are attached to the legs of the handle.

Abstract: A male-mounted tape is composed of a plurality of synthetic resin male snaps moulded and fastened onto a cloth tape at certain intervals in such a way that their engagement sides and non-engagement sides, which are asymmetric to each other, are on the front side and the back side of the cloth tape respectively. A female tape is composed of a plurality of synthetic resin female snaps moulded and fastened onto a cloth tape at the same intervals as the male snaps in such a way that their engagement sides and non-engagement sides, which are asymmetric to each other, are on the front side and the back side of the cloth tape respectively. The cloth tapes, on which the female and male snaps are formed and fastened, are not provided with holes for mounting the snaps.

Abstract: A retaining clip comprising a U-shaped body having a pair of legs that are flexibly connected at their bottom ends and spaced apart to receive therebetween a blade fastener is herein disclosed. Each of the legs of the retaining clip has a head projection that extends laterally from its top end and a cooperating pair of detent structures, each extending laterally from the exterior surface of the respective legs at a predetermined distance below the head projections. Retaining tabs are disposed within and extend inwardly from respective tab apertures formed through each of the legs. These retaining tabs are inclined toward the bottom ends of the legs and are constructed and arranged to easily allow a blade fastener to be inserted therebetween and to subsequently engage the blade fastener to securely retain the blade fastener within the retaining clip.

Abstract: An integrated cutter for preparing the edges of a fabric for seaming includes a hooked needle which oscillates vertically in a guide bushing located close to the plane of the fabric between a retracted position where the head of the needle is not exposed and an extended position in which the needle penetrates the fabric. The needle head is shaped so that when it moves upwardly it pushes between a pair of yarns in one direction until the hook is above a yarn in the other direction. The needle hook includes a transverse groove shaped so that when it moves downwardly it captures this yarn.

Abstract: A process for making a plurality of necked nonwoven strips having similar or identical cross-directional profiles includes the steps of slitting a neckable nonwoven web into a plurality of neckable nonwoven strips, passing the neckable nonwoven web between a first pair of nip rollers having a first surface velocity and a second pair of nip rollers having a second surface velocity greater than the first surface velocity, and necking the nonwoven web between the first pair of nip rollers and the second pair of nip rollers.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of cold drawing polymeric yarns suitable for use in implantable medical devices, such as vascular grafts. The method of the present invention produces cold drawn polymeric yarns that have a substantially uniform linear density and a highly oriented molecular structure as well as good lubricity, non-thrombogenicity and biocompatibility. In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of cold drawing multi-filament PTFE yarns include the steps of maintaining the PTFE yarn at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the yarn, drawing the yarn at such temperature over a first roller rotated about its axis at a first speed and a second roller rotated about its axis at a speed faster than the speed of the first roller to a selected denier and to increase molecular orientation; and twisting the drawn yarn.

Abstract: This process for the installation of semiconductor fabrication tools includes designing standard modules for connecting the sources of the process gases and liquids t so that, for each gas and liquid, the sources of each required gas and liquid only need to be connected to the standard module once instead of multiple connections to the fabrication tool and support equipment. The modules can be installed before the delivery of the tool so that connection to the site sources of gases and liquids can be accomplished with fewer connections and in much shorter time.