US Patent 7118403 Connector clip and method

An apparatus includes a female connector (106) having a first shell (302), at least one pot (318), and a latching tab (310) having an opening (314). A male connector (104) has a second shell (214) that fits within the first shell (302), at least one pin (226) located within the second shell (214) and in the at least one pot (318), and a locking tab (310) that is located within the opening (314) in the latching tab (310) and that has a tapered surface (224). A clip (500) has a body (502), at least two legs (504) disposed on the body (502), and a head opening (514) disposed adjacent to the body (502). When the male connector (104) is connected to the female connector (106) the clip (500) is disposed on the female connector (106).