Abstract: An integral structure is provided for chemical processing and manufacture, in which a plurality of laminae are joined together and having inlet and outlet ports connected by a three dimensionally tortuous channel. Chemicals are introduced through the inlet ports and processed along the channel, with desirable product withdrawn through the outlet ports. The laminae are of materials selected to be compatible with the chemical process, from the group consisting of elements of groups III, IV or V of the Periodic Table, ceramics, glasses, polymers, composites and metals. Processes of manufacture of the apparatus and processes utilizing the apparatus are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A reservoir for supplying index matching liquid to an optical fiber connection is provided employing capillary action as the means for feeding such fluid to the site of the optical fiber end engagement. The reservoir supplies index matching fluid for use in the course of a large number of connect/disconnect cycles and provides a plurality of benefits which increase the efficiency of the fiber end connection.