Patent ID: 7699198

Claim:
An attachment mechanism for use with a portable electronic device, the attachment mechanism comprising: a case comprising a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface and the second surface define therebetween a space capable of receiving the portable electronic device; a flexible clip attached to the second surface of the case and comprising a body, a first extension, and a second extension; and a mounting piece comprising a backing piece and a protrusion extending from the backing piece, wherein: the body comprises a first section, a second section, and a third section connecting the first section and the second section; the first section is mounted flush with the second surface; the first extension extends away from the third section and toward the second surface, thereby creating a first pocket between the case and the flexible clip; the second extension extends away from the first section and toward the second surface, thereby creating a second pocket between the case and the flexible clip; the second section of the flexible clip comprises an inside perimeter; the inside perimeter comprises: a first portion that defines a first opening in the second section capable of receiving the protrusion of the mounting piece; and a second portion that defines a second opening in the second section; the second opening communicates with the first opening; and the second opening is more narrow than the first opening.