Respiratory patient interface device and headgear connection apparatus

A connection apparatus that is structured to extend between a mask and a headgear, the mask being structured to provide a flow of breathing gas to a patient, the headgear having a first strap and a second strap, at least a portion of the first strap being structured to overlie a region of the patient's head, at least a portion of the second strap being structured to overlie at least one other region of the patient's head, the connection apparatus comprising:

• a clip apparatus comprising a having a first mount that is structured to be connected with the first strap and a second mount that is structured to be connected with the second strap;
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• a face plate that is structured to overlie at least a portion of the mask, the face plate comprising an attachment apparatus having a connection upon which the clip is structured to be disposed, the connection comprising a first connection element and a second connection element, one of the first and second connection elements being a pivotable connection element that extends between the face plate and the clip and that is structured to enable the clip to be pivotable with respect to the face plate, at least a portion of the clip being removable from at least a portion of the connection.