Abstract: A shower curtain with multiple V-shaped slits in the middle portion and fast drying mesh material making up the bottom portion. The slits allow air to go through the curtain, preventing the curtain from shifting. The lower part of the curtain that hangs in the tub is made of fast drying mesh to reduce the ability of mold to grow upon. The user therefore enjoys a cleaner shower experience because of the lack of body contact with the shower curtain and the reduction of mold growth on the shower curtain.

Abstract: Prefilter improves efficiency of cleaning process by preventing clogging of filter with dirt or other particles. The polished surface allows easy removal of dirt with one shake. Prefilter extends life of filter.

Abstract: A TR-8 compatible Remote Terminal (RT) with 96 subscriber line capacity is partially or wholly replaced with one or more D4 channel banks each comprising 24 subscriber line capacity without changing the TR-8 interface module within the servicing telecommunications exchange. The D4 channel bank is connected via a T-1 digital link to any one of the A, B, C, and D links within the TR-8 interface module. A-B bit pattern data and time slot assignments communicated between the D4 channel bank and the TR-8 interface module are converted to be compatible with each other. If a D4 channel bank is connected to the TR-8 interface module via an A-link, the maintenance data are further ignored. Connecting a D4 channel bank to a TR-8 interface module allows small telecommunications service providers to more economically provide line access to sparsely populated customer sites.