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MEDIUM CONNECTOR

  • US 20100089475A1
  • Filed: 10/10/2008
  • Published: 04/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medium connector comprising:

  • a passage configured to allow for the flow of medium; and

    a multi-portion engagement surface positioned about the passage, the multi-portion engagement surface including;

    a first surface portion, anda second surface portion,wherein the first surface portion is configured to provide an interference fit with a corresponding sealing surface of a mating connector and the second surface portion is configured to provide a clearance fit with the corresponding sealing surface of the mating connector;

    wherein the ratio of the first surface portion and the second surface portion is selected to regulate an engagement force between the medium connector and the mating connector.

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