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Apparatus for supplying multiple foam machines with foam precursor chemicals. The apparatus comprises first and second totes having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing first and second foam precursor chemicals, first and second supply lines connected to the bottom drains of the first and

Apparatus for supplying multiple foam machines with foam precursor chemicals. The apparatus comprises first and second totes having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing first and second foam precursor chemicals, first and second supply lines connected to the bottom drains of the first and second totes and in fluid communication with first and second sets of batcher stands, and first and second sets of batcher pumps each of which is positioned in a respective one of the first and second sets of batcher stands. Each batcher pump is adapted to be in fluid communication with a respective one of the foam machines.

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1. Apparatus adapted to supply multiple foam machines with foam precursor chemicals, said apparatus comprising: a first tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a first foam precursor chemical,a second tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a second foam precu

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Apparatus adapted to supply multiple foam machines with foam precursor chemicals, said apparatus comprising: a first tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a first foam precursor chemical,a second tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a second foam precursor chemical,a first set of batcher stands,a first supply line connected to said bottom drain of said first tote and in fluid communication with said first set of batcher stands,a second set of batcher stands,a second supply line connected to said bottom drain of said second tote and in fluid communication with said second set of batcher stands,a first set of batcher pumps each of which is positioned in a respective one of said first set of batcher stands, anda second set of batcher pumps each of which is positioned in a respective one of said second set of batcher stands,each said batcher pump of said first and second sets of batcher pumps adapted to be in fluid communication with a respective one of the foam machines. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands are supported on said first tote and said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands are supported on said second tote. 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands are free standing and are positioned remote from said first tote and said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands are free standing and are positioned remote from said second tote. 4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said batcher stands of said first and second sets of batcher stands are upstanding cylindrical tubes. 5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands are connected in series and said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands are connected in series. 6. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein each batcher stand of said first and second sets of batcher stands has a valve to permit or prevent chemical from entering said each batcher stand. 7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands have a first common base and wherein said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands have a second common base. 8. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising first and second quick connect fittings connected between said bottom drains of said first and second totes and said first and second supply lines, respectively. 9. Apparatus for manufacturing foam cushions, said apparatus comprising: a first foam machine,at least a second foam machine,a first tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a first foam precursor chemical,a second tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a second foam precursor chemical,a first set of batcher stands,a first supply line connected to said bottom drain of said first tote and in fluid communication with said first set of batcher stands,a second set of batcher stands,a second supply line connected to said bottom drain of said second tote and in fluid communication with said second set of batcher stands,a first set of batcher pumps each of which is positioned in a respective one of said first set of batcher stands, anda second set of batcher pumps each of which is positioned in a respective one of said second set of batcher stands,each said batcher pump of said first and second sets of batcher pumps in fluid communication with a respective one of said foam machines. 10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands are supported on said first tote and said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands are supported on said second tote. 11. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands are free standing and are positioned remote from said first tote and said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands are free standing and are positioned remote from said second tote. 12. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said batcher stands of said first and second sets of batcher stands are upstanding cylindrical tubes. 13. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands are connected in series and said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands are connected in series. 14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein each batcher stand of said first and second sets of batcher stands has a valve to permit or prevent chemical from entering said each batcher stand. 15. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said batcher stands of said first set of batcher stands have a first common base and wherein said batcher stands of said second set of batcher stands have a second common base. 16. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising first and second quick connect fittings connected between said bottom drains of said first and second totes and said first and second supply lines, respectively. 17. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said first and said at least second foam machines are foam-in-bag machines. 18. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said first and said at least second foam machines are foam-in-place machines. 19. Apparatus adapted to supply a foam machine with a foam precursor chemical, said apparatus comprising: a tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a foam precursor chemical,a batcher stand comprising an upstanding housing for receiving the foam precursor chemical from said tote and containing the foam precursor chemical therein,a supply line connected to said bottom drain of said tote and in fluid communication with said batcher stand, anda batcher pump positioned in said batcher stand for drawing the foam precursor chemical upwardly out of said batcher stand, said batcher pump adapted to be in fluid communication with the foam machine. 20. Apparatus adapted to supply a foam machine with a foam precursor chemical, said apparatus comprising: a tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a foam precursor chemical,a batcher stand,a supply line connected to said bottom drain of said tote and in fluid communication with said batcher stand, and a batcher pump positioned in said batcher stand, said batcher PUMP adapted to be in fluid communication with the foam machine, wherein said batcher stand is supported on said tote. 21. The apparatus of claim 19 wherein said batcher stand is free standing and is positioned remote from said tote. 22. Apparatus adapted to supply a foam machine with a foam precursor chemical, said apparatus comprising: a tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a foam precursor chemical,a batcher stand,a supply line connected to said bottom drain of said tote and in fluid communication with said batcher stand, and a batcher pump positioned in said batcher stand, said batcher PUMP adapted to be in fluid communication with the foam machine, wherein said batcher stand is an upstanding cylindrical tube. 23. The apparatus of claim 22 wherein said batcher stand has a valve to permit or prevent chemical from entering said batcher stand. 24. The apparatus of claim 19 further comprising a quick connect fitting connected between said bottom drain and said supply line. 25. Apparatus for manufacturing foam cushions, said apparatus comprising: a foam machine,a tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a foam precursor chemical,a batcher stand comprising an upstanding housing for receiving the foam precursor chemical from said tote and containing the foam precursor chemical therein,a supply line connected to said bottom drain of said tote and in fluid communication with said batcher stand, anda batcher pump positioned in said batcher stand for drawing the foam precursor chemical upwardly out of said batcher stand,said batcher pump in fluid communication with said foam machine. 26. Apparatus for manufacturing foam cushions, said apparatus comprising: a foam machine,a tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a foam precursor chemical,a batcher stand,a supply line connected to said bottom drain of said tote and in fluid communication with said batcher stand, anda batcher pump positioned in said batcher stand, said batcher pump in fluid communication with said foam machine, wherein said batcher stand is supported on said tote. 27. The apparatus of claim 25 wherein said batcher stand is free standing and is positioned remote from said tote. 28. Apparatus for manufacturing foam cushions, said apparatus comprising: a foam machine,a tote having a top opening and a bottom drain and containing a foam precursor chemical,a batcher stand,a supply line connected to said bottom drain of said tote and in fluid communication with said batcher stand, anda batcher pump positioned in said batcher stand, said batcher pump in fluid communication with said foam machine, wherein said batcher stand is an upstanding cylindrical tube. 29. The apparatus of claim 28 wherein said batcher stand has a valve to permit or prevent chemical from entering said batcher stand. 30. The apparatus of claim 25 further comprising a quick connect fitting connected between said bottom drain and said supply line. 31. The apparatus of claim 25 wherein said foam machine is a foam-in-bag machine. 32. The apparatus of claim 25 wherein said foam machine is a foam-in-place machine.