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Abstract

Multi-directional jacks and hydraulic systems are set forth. In one embodiment, a fluid collecting system in a hydraulic apparatus includes an elongate housing for holding fluid, a guide bar, a guide block, and a collection hose. The elongate housing has proximal and distal ends, and the guide bar extends between the proximal and distal ends. The guide block is coupled to the guide bar for sliding movement along the guide bar toward the proximal and distal ends; the sliding movement of the guide block is caused by orientation of the elongate housing and gravity. The collection hose extends inside the housing and is coupled to the guide block such that an open end of the collection hose is adjacent the housing distal end when the guide block is at a maximum amount of travel toward the distal end.

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