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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. |