Fluid and gas distribution manifolds to which connectors and valves bodies are joined with brazed, silver-soldered or chemically-bonded connections
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Abstract
The present invention provides several embodiments of manifolds and distribution assemblies, having a manifold main body or multiple interconnecting tubular members and multiple connectors and/or valves which are unitary with the main body or tubular members. Some of the manifolds have four connectors in a common plane at right-angle intervals. For metal manifold assemblies, required pipe fittings and ball valves are welded, brazed or silver-soldered directly to the main body of the manifold. For polymeric plastic assemblies, chemical bonding of components is utilized. A distribution assembly made of metal or polymeric plastic, and having valves and connectors that are unitary is also disclosed. Intersecting tubular members can be cast or injection molded.
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2. A manifold assembly comprising:
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at least one tubular main body; at least three valve bodies, two of which are mounted at opposite ends of said tubular main body, and at least one other of which is mounted on a cylindrical surface of said tubular main body; and wherein said valve bodies and said tubular main body are unitary.
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