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A manifold device for a multi-jet pool fixture includes a central chamber having a jet interface surface. An inlet in fluid communication with the central chamber allows fluid to flow into the central chamber and out a plurality of openings disposed in the jet interface surface. An outlet in fluid c

A manifold device for a multi-jet pool fixture includes a central chamber having a jet interface surface. An inlet in fluid communication with the central chamber allows fluid to flow into the central chamber and out a plurality of openings disposed in the jet interface surface. An outlet in fluid communication with the central chamber allows water to flow out of the central chamber.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A manifold device to provide a multi-jet pool fixture, comprising: a central chamber formed by a back surface and a front jet interface surface, and a plurality of side walls disposed between the back surface and the jet interface surface, wherein the central chamber ha

The invention claimed is: 1. A manifold device to provide a multi-jet pool fixture, comprising: a central chamber formed by a back surface and a front jet interface surface, and a plurality of side walls disposed between the back surface and the jet interface surface, wherein the central chamber has a lobed cross sectional shape with an indentation between each lobe, each indentation being positioned closer to a center point of the central chamber than each lobe; an inlet disposed in one of the plurality of side walls configured to direct water into the central chamber; and a plurality of openings disposed in the jet interface surface with each of the openings oriented such that the direction of flow through the plurality of outlets is substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow from the inlet. 2. The manifold device of claim 1, wherein the inlet has a width and the plurality of openings are spaced apart from one another on the jet interface surface by a distance greater than the width of the inlet. 3. The manifold device of claim 1, wherein the back surface and the jet interface surface are substantially planar with each other and the central chamber is formed between the back surface and the opposing jet interface surface. 4. The manifold device of claim 1, further comprising an outlet disposed in different side wall than the side wall with the inlet. 5. The manifold device of claim 4, wherein the outlet is disposed in an opposite side wall from the sidewall with the inlet, and positioned to be inline with the position of the inlet along the opposite side walls. 6. The manifold device of claim 4, wherein the inlet has a greater cross section than a cross section of the sidewalls and further includes a reducer to reduce the cross section of the inlet and to divert a portion of flow from the inlet into the central chamber. 7. The manifold device of claim 1, wherein the reducer includes a 90 degree elbow. 8. The manifold device of claim 1, wherein the central chamber has a top cross sectional shape selected from the group consisting of a circle, a triangle, a quadrangle, a polygonal, an oval, a cloverleaf, a diamond, a lobed polygon, and combinations thereof. 9. The manifold device of claim 1, wherein each lobe carries an opening in the front jet interface surface. 10. The manifold device of claim 1, wherein each indentation is sized and shaped to facilitate flow of an aggregate hardening material around the manifold device. 11. The manifold device of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of jet nozzles associated with the plurality of openings, each opening in fluid communication with one of the plurality of jet nozzles. 12. The manifold device of claim 11, wherein the jet nozzles are venturi nozzles. 13. The manifold device of claim 11, further comprising an air intake in fluid communication with each of the plurality of jet nozzles to introduce air into a fluid stream emanating from the plurality of jet nozzles. 14. A manifold device to provide a multi-jet pool fixture, comprising: a central chamber having a jet interface surface an a cross sectional shape of a lobed polygon with a lobe forming each corner of the polygon; an indentation disposed between each lobe, each indentation being positioned closer to a center point of the central chamber than each lobe; an inlet in fluid communication with the central chamber configured to allow fluid to flow into the central chamber; an outlet in fluid communication with the central chamber configured to allow fluid to flow out of the central chamber; and a plurality of openings disposed in the jet interface surface with each opening disposed in a different lobe of the central chamber, and configured to receive water from the central chamber and direct the flow of the water away from the central chamber. 15. The manifold device of claim 14, wherein each indentation is sized and shaped to facilitate flow of an aggregate hardening material around the manifold device such that the aggregate hardening material is allowed to surround the manifold device. 16. The manifold device of claim 14, wherein the central chamber further includes a back surface substantially planar and spaced apart from the jet interface surface, and the central chamber is formed between the back surface and the opposing jet interface surface. 17. The manifold device of claim 16, wherein the inlet has a width and the plurality of openings are spaced apart from one another on the jet interface surface wider than the width of the inlet. 18. A manifold device to provide a multi-jet pool fixture, comprising: a central chamber formed by a back surface and a front jet interface surface, and a plurality of side walls disposed between the back surface and the jet interface surface, wherein the central chamber has a lobed cross sectional shape with an indentation between each lobe each indentation being positioned closer to a center point of the central chamber than each lobe; an inlet disposed in one of the plurality of side walls and having a width, the inlet being configured to direct water into the central chamber; an outlet disposed in different side wall than the side wall with the inlet, and configured to receive and direct water away from the central chamber; and a plurality of openings disposed in the jet interface surface with each of the openings spaced apart from one another on the jet interface surface wider than the width of the inlet, and oriented such that the direction of flow through the plurality of openings is substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow from the inlet, wherein each lobe carries an opening in the front jet interface surface. 19. The manifold device of claim 18, wherein the inlet has a greater cross section than a cross section of the sidewalls and further includes a reducer to reduce the cross section of the inlet and to divert the flow from the inlet such that a portion of flow from the inlet is diverted into the central chamber.