Abstract: A clip is slidably received through apertures formed in a connector, and used in connection with the connector to selectively secure a male end form therein. The clip includes a leading end member insertable through the apertures, a trailing end member, and a pair of sides connecting the leading end member and the trailing end member. The leading and trailing end members and the sides define an elongated opening having a center aperture portion adapted to, when the clip is in a disengaged position, receive the male end form therethrough. A pair of flexible arms extend outwardly from one of the end members and engage the connector to bias the clip toward an engaged position. When the clip is in the engaged position, a portion of the leading end member engages the male end form to prevent its release from the connector.

Abstract: A connector includes a hollow member having an open first end and an open second end joined by a bore extending through the body having a first bore section and a second bore section that is stepwise reduced from the first bore section creating an annular shoulder therebetween. The first bore section tapers inwardly from the shoulder toward a third bore section, a sealing member receiver integrally formed into the connector and located within the second bore section near the third bore section. A sealing member seated within the sealing member receiver and at least partially protrudes inwardly into the second bore section.