Manifold and nozzle closure/seal system

A combination manifold for accommodating a plurality of nozzles and a closure system for limiting exposure of the nozzles to air between uses, the combination comprising:

• a manifold comprising an inlet end and an outlet end and a plurality of through openings extending between the inlet and outlet ends, the through openings accommodating a plurality of nozzles,
• each nozzle comprising a nozzle outlet extending beyond the outlet end of the manifold,
• an actuator shaft comprising a proximal end connected to an actuator and a distal end connected to a plate, the plate being coupled to a film disposed between the plate and the nozzle outlets,
• the plate comprising a plurality of through openings, each opening being in matching registry with one of the nozzles,
• the film comprising a plurality of valves, each valve being in matching registry with one of the nozzles, and wherein the valves are small holes that expand and stretch over the nozzle outlets when the actuator moves the plate and film upward over the nozzle outlets.

A combination manifold for accommodating a plurality of nozzles and a closure system for limiting exposure of the nozzles to air between uses, the combination comprising:

• a manifold comprising an inlet end and an outlet end and a plurality of through openings extending between the inlet and outlet ends, the through openings accommodating a plurality of nozzles,
• each nozzle comprising a nozzle outlet extending beyond the outlet end of the manifold,
• an actuator shaft comprising a proximal end connected to an actuator and a distal end connected to a plate being coupled to a film disposed between the plate and the nozzle outlets, wherein the actuator moves the actuator shaft from an open position, wherein the film is sandwiched between the plate and the outlet end of the manifold with the nozzle outlets extending at least partially through the valves of the film and at least partially through openings of the plate, to a closed position, wherein the plate and film are moved away from the outlet end of the manifold so the valves of the film close and engage the nozzle outlets,
• the plate comprising a plurality of through openings, each opening being in matching registry with one of the nozzles,
• the film comprising a plurality of valves, each valve being in matching registry with one of the nozzles.