Patent ID: 6939161

Claim:
A connection system, comprising: a device; a cable assembly having a cable and a cable connector disposed at an end of the cable, the cable connector being configured to connect to the device; and a retaining clip configured to secure the cable connector to the device when the cable connector connects to the device, the retaining clip including: a main body defining a cavity and a central axis which extends through the cavity, the main body being configured to receive and hold the cable connector, and a set of latching arms attached to the main body, each latching arm extending in a direction substantially parallel to the central axis and being configured to latch the main body to the device when the main body receives and holds the cable connector and when the cable connector connects to the device; wherein the main body defines a cable slot that extends (i) in a direction that is substantially parallel to the central axis, and (ii) along an entire length of the main body to enable the main body to receive and hold the cable connector.