Connector apparatus and method for connecting the same for controlling fluid dispensing
First Claim
1. A method of controlling transmission through couplers, comprising:
- providing a first coupler, a first transmitter, a second coupler, and a second transmitter;
partially inserting the first coupler into the second coupler such that communication is enabled between the first transmitter and the second transmitter;
transmitting a signal from the second transmitter to the first transmitter;
transmitting a reply signal from the first transmitter to the second transmitter, the reply signal including identification information of the first coupler.
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Abstract
A connector apparatus for controlling fluid dispensing/transmission that includes a control component for communication between couplers thereof. A first coupler has a transmitter, and is releasably connected with a mating reader coupler that has a transmitter and fluid control device to exchange information with the transmitter of the first coupler. The transmitters communicate and are operated by wireless means such as by RF devices. Upon confirming that the first coupler is properly coupled to the mating coupler and that the first coupler has a proper identification, the fluid control device controls fluid flow, using the transmitters of the first coupler and the mating reader coupler, under predetermined parameters, e.g., pressure, temperature, duration, and flow rate, as indicated in the first coupler.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of controlling transmission through couplers, comprising:
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providing a first coupler, a first transmitter, a second coupler, and a second transmitter; partially inserting the first coupler into the second coupler such that communication is enabled between the first transmitter and the second transmitter; transmitting a signal from the second transmitter to the first transmitter; transmitting a reply signal from the first transmitter to the second transmitter, the reply signal including identification information of the first coupler. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for using a coupler, comprising:
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providing a coupler including a body including first and second ends defining an opening longitudinally therethrough, and an RFID tag coupled to the body, the RFID tag enabling RF signal transmission to and from the RFID tag; partially engaging the coupler with a piece of equipment in a pre-coupled position defined by the body being partially inserted into the piece of equipment; and enabling communication between the RFID tag and the piece of equipment when the coupler is in the pre-coupled position. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for forming a coupler, comprising:
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providing a body including first and second ends defining an opening longitudinally therethrough; and coupling an RFID tag to the body, the RFID tag enabling RF signal transmission to and from the RFID tag, the RFID tag being constructed and arranged such that communication is enabled with a piece of equipment when the body is at least partially engaged with the piece of equipment in a pre-coupled position defined by the body being partially inserted into the piece of equipment. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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