Patent ID: 6869106

Claim:
A block manifold comprising: a one-piece block body defining a distribution chamber with a circular cross section, said circular cross section having an axis, said block body having first and second ends on diametrically opposite axial ends of said chamber, with an integral fitting formed continuous with said block body, comprising said first end of said block body and in communication with said distribution chamber, said fitting having a circular shape substantially coaxial with said circular cross section of said chamber, a plurality of integral branches formed continuous with said block body, comprising said second end of said block body, each of said plurality of branches defining a passage having a cylindrical shape directly intersecting with one of said axial ends of said distribution chamber, said cylindrical shape of said each of said plurality of branches having a substantially straight axial axis completely parallel to said axial axis of said distribution chamber and to each other, said passage of said plurality of branches directly intersecting with an axial end of said distribution chamber which is adjacent said branches, said block body, said integral fitting and said integral branches being a homogenous and continuous single piece of brass, said integral fitting defining an opening, said distribution chamber being undercut with respect to said opening of said fitting, said branches having a substantially circular outer form with a stepped diameter that is smaller at a distal end of said branches, and a wrench interface surface about said fitting for mechanically engaging a tool.