Patent ID: 8746278

Claim:
A connector for transferring a fluid, the connector comprising: a first connector including: a first outer portion including a first obstructive portion and defining a first fluid passageway for receiving a fluid therein; and a first central nozzle coupled to the first outer portion, the central nozzle including a first engagement portion, wherein at least one of the first central nozzle and the first outer portion is rotatably movable relative to the other between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the first obstructive portion and the first engagement portion substantially overlap to impede fluid flow through the first fluid passageway, and in the second position, at least one of the first engagement portion and the first obstructive portion is displaced to allow fluid flow through the first fluid passageway; and a second connector including: a second outer portion including a second obstructive portion and defining a second fluid passageway for receiving a fluid therein; and a second central nozzle coupled to the second outer portion, the second central nozzle including a second engagement portion, wherein at least one of the second central nozzle and the second outer portion is rotatably movable relative to the other between a first position and a second position, wherein in the second position the second obstructive portion and the second engagement portion substantially overlap to impede fluid flow through the second fluid passageway, and in the second position, at least one of the second engagement portion and the second obstructive portion is displaced to allow fluid flow through the second fluid passageway; wherein the first and second connectors are engageable and movable between non-connected and connected positions, wherein in the non-connected position, the first fluid passageway and second fluid passageway are obstructed, and in the connected position, the first fluid passageway and second fluid passageway are in fluid communication with one another.