Abstract: The present invention includes a multiport fitting, including a multiport fitting body including a plurality of connection ports, wherein each connection port is operably configured to receive a connection mechanism of a fluid-fitting adapter, wherein the connection mechanism can be secured to the connection port by manipulation of at least a portion of the connection mechanism substantially along an axis that is substantially perpendicular to a surface of the multiport fitting body in which the connection port is located; includes a seal receptacle and a fastener receptacle, and is proximate to at least one other connection port of the plurality of connection ports.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fluid-fitting adapter body; a first connection mechanism in fluid communication with the fluid-fitting adapter body, the first connection mechanism including a first piston-style seal, wherein the first connection mechanism is operably configured to seal a connection to a first connection port of a multiport fitting, the multiport fitting including at least one additional connection port proximate to the first connection port, and wherein the first connection mechanism can be secured to the first connection port by manipulation of at least a portion of the first connection mechanism substantially along an axis that is substantially perpendicular to a surface of the multiport fitting in which the first connection port is located; and; a second connection mechanism in fluid communication with the fluid-fitting adapter body, the second connection mechanism being differently configured than the first connection mechanism.

Abstract: A skid landing gear assembly is provided. One embodiment of the landing gear assembly may include a first and a second skid member, and a forward and an aft cross member. The forward and aft cross-members may have integrated attachment members coupled to a forward portion and an aft portion of the first and second skid members. In more particular embodiments, the cross-members may be beam members with open cross-sections, and the skid members may be beam members with a closed cross-section.

Abstract: A skid landing gear assembly is provided. One embodiment of the landing gear assembly may include a first and a second skid member, and a forward and an aft cross member. The forward and aft cross-members may have integrated attachment members coupled to a forward portion and an aft portion of the first and second skid members. In more particular embodiments, the cross-members may be beam members with open cross-sections, and the skid members may be beam members with a closed cross-section.