Patent ID: 7921997

Claim:
A modular system for attaching case components to a portable electronic device, said system comprising: at least one rigid utility panel with at least one means for attaching case components, and at least one interchangeable means for joining said utility panel with said electronic device comprised of at least one of a retaining strap and retaining strap clasp means comprising at least one retaining strap for connecting the utility panel to the electronic device, said retaining strap being interchangeable to allow for connecting to electronic devices of varying dimensions, said retaining strap having at least one means for attaching to other components, and at least one retaining strap clasp comprising a stationary first member, a means for fastening first member to the utility panel, an articulating second member to grasp and draw the retaining strap to the utility panel, a means for fastening second member to retaining strap, a means for articulately fastening the first member to the second member, and a means for locking the second member into a stationary position, and a fitting member and fitting clip means comprising at least one fitting member for receipt of fitting clips, said fitting member being accessibly integrated with said electronic device allowing for receipt of fitting clips, and at least one fitting clip for inserting into said fitting member comprising a first member having a first end and a second end, said member configured at said first end for insertion into said fitting member and configured towards said second end to extend onto said utility panel, and a means for fastening said first member to said utility panel whereby said modular system provides secure and removable attachment to both portable electronic devices of varying dimensions which have been adapted for attachment and portable electronic devices of varying dimensions which have not been adapted for attachment.