Abstract: A process and system for seeking authorization for present receipt of legal tender in a requested amount, including: receiving an input entered through a user interface, the input comprising a value for the requested amount (encoded information from an identification item may also be read); transmitting the input over a data transfer pathway to a remote processor; automatically determining whether authorization of the requested amount, or a lesser amount, is granted; and if authorization is so granted, reading indicia information on a post-dated draft item for a sum total equal to at least an authorized amount plus a fee (if a draft item is being used for the present receipt of tender), and automatically providing an article for use to effectuate the present receipt of the legal tender in this authorized amount. The indicia information is also preferably transmitted over the data transfer pathway. An intermediary may be employed in the process.

Abstract: A socket of a fluid coupling device includes a housing with a cavity centered on an axis. A pawl, attached to the housing, is pivotable about a pivot location relative to the housing, and has a catch section located axially outward from the pivot location. A spring biases the catch section radially inward. A plug is configured to move axially into the cavity while sliding against the catch section to move the catch section radially outward, against bias of the spring, out of the way of the plug. After an axially-outwardly facing catch surface of the plug passes the catch section, the catch section can pivot radially inward and abut the plug catch surface to capture the plug in the socket.