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Connector apparatus and method for connecting the same

  • US 6,897,374 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2003
  • Issued: 05/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A connector apparatus, comprising:

  • a first coupler including a first wireless transmitter attached to the first coupler; and

    a second coupler releasably connected with the first coupler, the second coupler including a second wireless transmitter attached to the second coupler;

    wherein the first and second transmitters of the first and second couplers are constructed and arranged to communicate when the first and second couplers are in a pre-coupled position defined by the first coupler being partially inserted into the second coupler; and

    wherein the second coupler is in communication with the first coupler when the first and second couplers are in a connected state.

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