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An pressure differential distribution system which offers an pressure differential reaction element (1) made of a comfortable, flexible pressure differential interface (2) that is attached to a support element (3), which in conjunction with a difference in pressure between the interior volume of the

An pressure differential distribution system which offers an pressure differential reaction element (1) made of a comfortable, flexible pressure differential interface (2) that is attached to a support element (3), which in conjunction with a difference in pressure between the interior volume of the differential reaction element (1 ) can conform to various extended or reduced conformers. The flexible pressure differential interface (2) may retract within an enclosure(4 ). An emission removal adaptor ( 12) or terminal interface (23) may be coupled to a substance source (10) to capture or move substances on a pressure differential from a first zone to a second zone.

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We claim: 1. A method of distributing a pressure differential comprising the steps of: a. collapsing a flexible pressure differential interface with the assistance from a repositionable closure element that creates an airflow restriction when moved to a closed position, wherein a portion of said fl

We claim: 1. A method of distributing a pressure differential comprising the steps of: a. collapsing a flexible pressure differential interface with the assistance from a repositionable closure element that creates an airflow restriction when moved to a closed position, wherein a portion of said flexible differential interface is coupled to a support element, and wherein said flexible pressure differential interface establishes an interior volume and an exterior volume, and wherein said support element has sufficient rigidity to maintain a substantially fixed configuration in response to a pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume; and b. establishing a minimum volume conformer of said pressure differential interface, wherein said minimum volume conformer collapses into an enclosure having an interior volume configured to receive said minimum volume conformer. 2. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 1, wherein collapsing a flexible pressure differential interface comprises collapsing said flexible pressure differential interface with a pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume separated by said flexible pressure differential interface. 3. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 2, further comprising the step of selecting a volume of said flexible pressure differential interface, wherein said volume is selected by adjusting said pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume. 4. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 3, further comprising the step of establishing a maximum volume conformer. 5. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 4, wherein said step of establishing a minimum volume conformer of said pressure differential interface comprises establishing a minimum volume conformer having a percent volume of said maximum volume conformer selected from the group consisting of less than 5%, less than 10%, less than 15%, less than 20%, less than 25%, less than 30%, less than 40%, and less than 50%. 6. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 5, wherein said step of establishing a minimum volume conformer having a percent volume of said maximum volume conformer comprises variably adjusting conformation of said flexible pressure differential interface with said pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume substantially in one dimension. 7. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 6, which further comprises the step of facilitating establishment of said minimum volume conformer with a priority conformer memory element. 8. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 7, wherein said step of facilitating establishment of said minimum volume conformer with a priority conformer memory element comprises coupling said memory element to said flexible pressure differential interface. 9. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 8, wherein said step of facilitating establishment of said minimum volume conformer with a conformer memory element comprises coupling said memory element to said support element. 10. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 9, further comprises the step of balancing said pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume to maintain a consistent pressure differential. 11. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 10, wherein said step of coupling a portion of said flexible pressure differential interface to a support element having sufficient rigidity to maintain at least a minimum volume conformer in response to said difference in pressure between said interior volume and said exterior volume comprises coupling a plurality of independent supports to said flexible pressure differential interface. 12. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 10, wherein said step of collapsing a flexible pressure differential interface, wherein a portion of said flexible differential interface is coupled to a support element, and wherein said flexible pressure differential interface establishes an interior volume and an exterior volume, and wherein said support element has sufficient ridgity to maintain a substantially fixed configuration in response to a pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume comprises coupling a continuous helix to said flexible pressure differential interface. 13. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 11 or 12, further comprises the step of establishing said minimum volume conformer within a minimum volume conformer enclosure. 14. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 13, further comprises the step of coupling a terminal interface element to said pressure differential reaction element. 15. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 14, wherein said step of coupling a terminal interface element to said pressure differential reaction element comprises coupling a first pair of axis on a first plane of movement and a second pair of axis on a second plane of movement, whereby said first pair of axis on said first plane of movement and said second pair of axis on said second plane of movement are hingedly responsive. 16. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 15, further comprising the step of coordinating a location of said first pair of axis on said first plane of movement by adjusting a location of said second pair of axis on said second plane of movement to variably adjust an aperture. 17. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 16, further comprising the step of maintaining a consistent difference in pressure between said interior volume and said exterior volume separated by said flexible pressure differential interface independent of aperture size. 18. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 17, further comprising the step of coupling said terminal interface to a source of a substance. 19. A method of distributing a pressure differential as described in claim 18, further comprising the step of moving said substance with said pressure differential between said interior volume and said exterior volume. 20. A pressure differential distribution device, comprising: a. a pressure differential generator; b. a compressible hose coupled to said differential generator, wherein said compressible hose has an interior surface and an exterior surface, and wherein said compressible hose has a supporting helix joined to a portion of said exterior surface, and wherein said compressible hose has an extended configuration and a compressed configuration; c. a repositionable closure hose retraction element responsive to said hose; and d. a hose holster having an interior volume configured to receive said compressible hose wherein said compressible hose is assisted in retraction by said repositionable closure hose retraction element by creating an airflow restriction when moved to a closed position. 21. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, wherein said supporting helix joined to said portion of said exterior surface has a cylindrical configuration. 22. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 21, wherein said supporting helix joined to said portion of said exterior surface comprises a material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, galvanized steel, and plastic coil stock. 23. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, wherein said interior surface of said compressible hose has a substantially smooth bore interior surface when in said extended configuration. 24. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, wherein said extended configuration and said compressed configuration have a minimum compression ratio from about 3 to 1 to about 6 to 1. 25. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, wherein said compressible hose has a minimum bend ratio within the range of about 1.1 to about 1.9 times the diameter. 26. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24, wherein said compressible hose has an internal diameter selected to handle airflow volumes within the range of about 250 cubic feet per minute to about 2500 cubic feet per minute. 27. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 26, wherein said compressible hose has a substantially consistent internal diameter along the entire length. 28. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 27, wherein said compressible hose has a substantially consistent external diameter along the entire length. 29. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 28, wherein said compressible hose has a length within the range of about 10 feet to about 50 feet. 30. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 29, wherein said flexible hose comprises a material selected from the group consisting of silicon impregnated fiberglass, neoprene-polyester, silicon rubber, neoprene rubber, Kevlar, glass yarn, ceramic filler, and high temperature glass. 31. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 30, wherein said flexible hose has a tolerance to temperatures up to about 1500째 Fahrenheit intermittent. 32. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, further comprising a protective sleeve coupled to at least a portion of said interior surface of said compressible hose. 33. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 31, wherein said hose holster comprises a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, fiberglass, or metal. 34. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, further comprising a hose entry guide coupled to said holster. 35. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 34, further comprising a holster mount assembly. 36. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 35, wherein said holster mount assembly is selected from the group consisting of a fixed mount, a pivot mount, and a moveable track mount. 37. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, further comprising an emission removal adaptor. 38. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 37, further comprising a emission removal adaptor restraining element. 39. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 38, wherein said emission removal adaptor restraining element comprises a pair of non-scratch tabs coupled to said emission removal adaptor, and wherein said non-scratch tabs are configured to insert into a pair of substantially vertical notches and then rotate into a pair of substantially horizontal notches. 40. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, and further comprising a spring rewind cassette. 41. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, wherein said spring rewind cassette is motorized. 42. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 20, wherein said hose retraction element comprises a pressure differential between said interior surface and said exterior surface of said compressible hose. 43. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 37, wherein said emission removal adaptor has a mouth, wherein said mouth coordinates a location of a first pair of axes on a first plane of movement with a location of a second pair of axes on a second plane of movement, and wherein said first pair of axes on said first plane of movement and said second pair of axes on said second plane of movement are hingedly responsive. 44. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 43, wherein said first pair of axes comprise flexible seams. 45. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 44, wherein said second pair of axes comprise flexible seams. 46. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 44, wherein said second pair of axes comprise a deflection apex. 47. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 43, further comprising a body joined to said mouth of said emission removal adaptor. 48. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 47, further comprising a tongue responsive to said body. 49. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 48, further comprising a mouth closure element coupled to said mouth. 50. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 49, wherein said mouth closure element is selected from the group consisting of a pair of torsion springs, a pair of band springs, a memory molded rubber, and a memory molded plastic. 51. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 50, wherein said mouth closure element has mouth open memory. 52. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 51, wherein said mouth closure element has mouth closed memory. 53. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 49, further comprising a friction enhancement surface coupled to said mouth. 54. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 53, further comprising a friction enhancement surface coupled to an interior surface of said mouth. 55. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 54, wherein said friction enhancement surface comprises interdigitated teeth. 56. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 53, further comprising grip knobs fixed to an exterior surface of said emission removal adaptor, wherein said grip knobs are responsive to said mouth. 57. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 56, further comprising an adaptor sleeve joined between said emission removal adaptor and said compressible hose. 58. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 57, wherein said repositionable closure hose retraction element comprises damper rotationally coupled to said adaptor sleeve. 59. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 58, further comprising a pressure differential manifold. 60. A pressure differential distribution device as described in claim 59, wherein said pressure differential manifold further comprises a ball socket.