Patent ID: 8302769

Claim:
A case for mounting a portable device in a desired position, the case comprising: an engagement element including at least one snap fit cavity having a substantially circular opening and an interior surface to removably attach to said portable device; and a position retention element including a mechanism adapted to maintain said engagement element and the portable device in the desired position, wherein said mechanism comprises at least one of a belt clip, an armband, a clamp, a louver vent clip, a hinged or foldable stand, an adhesive mount, a hook-and-loop fabric mount, and a suction cup mount, and at least one protrusion element depressibly insertable into a corresponding substantially circular opening of the at least one snap fit cavity, wherein each opening of the at least one snap fit cavity is adapted to receive and selectively retain a corresponding protrusion element, and is accessible after the portable device is attached by the engagement element.