A connector having a stinger and a receiver. The receiver is cocked by applying counter-acting torques to separate sections of the receiver. The counteracting torques compress a spring member. In the cocked position, the stinger is inserted into the receiver. When the counter-acting torques are released,...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6168213?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6168213 - Connector and connection method