you may try \"is capable of\" instead of can:
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein A is capabale of performing B
Actually, if you are making a functional limitation, you may also try this language:
wherein A is adapted to perform B
If you insist to use the word \"can or could\", the sentence may not be limiting.
In addtion, USPTO kindly accepts these kinds of language\" operatively connected to, slidably mounted on, rotatable shaft, foldable edge...\"
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