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This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions

This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an ejastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.

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What is claimed is: 1. A flexible case adapted for carrying and protecting a handheld device, comprising: a case body comprising a back panel, a front panel and opposing stretchable lateral surfaces positioned therebetween that define a flexible sheath adapted to receive the handheld device, said f

What is claimed is: 1. A flexible case adapted for carrying and protecting a handheld device, comprising: a case body comprising a back panel, a front panel and opposing stretchable lateral surfaces positioned therebetween that define a flexible sheath adapted to receive the handheld device, said flexible sheath also comprising an upper end and a lower end; at least one storage sleeve interconnected to at least one of said opposing lateral surfaces, wherein said flexible sheath and said at least one storage sleeve are both resiliently deflectable to allow the selective insertion and removal of the handheld device and to allow for the secondary storage of an accessory device in said at least one storage sleeve; and wherein said front panel and said opposing stretchable lateral surfaces are generally comprised of a resiliently deflectable material of a first length that is folded upon itself, a crease resulting from said fold being a portion of said lower end of said flexible sheath, and wherein said at least one storage sleeve is defined by a conforming volume between the folded portion of said first length and said opposing stretchable lateral surfaces. 2. The flexible case of claim 1, wherein said case body is further defined by at least one member interconnected to said lower end of said flexible sheet and said back panel for supporting the handheld device. 3. The flexible case of claim 1, wherein said case body is further defined by at least one support member interconnected to said lower end and said back panel, said at least one support member having at least one aperture wherein removal of the handheld device is facilitated by pushing upwardly through the aperture on the handheld device. 4. The flexible case of claim 3, wherein the handheld device includes an antenna and said support member is capable of supporting the handheld device in an inverted orientation wherein at least a portion of the antenna extends through said aperture. 5. The flexible case of claim 1, further comprising at least one secondary storage sleeve interconnected to said at least one storage sleeve, said at least one secondary storage sleeve comprising a resiliently deflectable material that is capable of assuming a generally tubular shape to retain at least one of a flashlight, a battery and a tool. 6. The flexible case of claim 1, further comprising a support member having a free end, a connecting end and opposing lateral edges positioned therebetween, said support member being reversibly bendable along substantially an entire length and interconnected on said connecting end to said flexible sheath, wherein said support member can be maintained substantially adjacent to said flexible sheath or selectively bent to either support or hang said flexible case in a plurality of positions. 7. The flexible case of claim 1, wherein said at least one storage sleeve is capable of resiliently deflecting to secure a handheld tool, a writing device, or a flashlight. 8. A flexible sewn and stitched case adapted for storing and protecting a handheld device, comprising: a case body comprising a back support, a front panel and opposing resiliently deflectable lateral surfaces positioned therebetween to define an interior space to receive the handheld device, said case body also comprising an upper edge and a lower edge; at least one stretchable storage means interconnected to at least one of said opposing lateral surfaces, said at least one stretchable storage means defined by a resiliently deflectable material that is expandable to receive an object or tool having a variety of different diameters, wherein said lower edge is a crease such that said at least one stretchable storage means is defined by said opposing resiliently deflectable lateral surfaces and a second surface interconnected thereto such that said crease defines a bottom securing means for said storage means; a support member having a free end, a connecting end and opposing lateral edges positioned therebetween, said support member being reversibly bendable along substantially an entire length and interconnected on said connecting end to said sheath, wherein said support member can be maintained closely adjacent to said sheath or selectively bent to either support or hang said case in a plurality of positions; and at least one strap extending from at least one of said front panel and said opposing resiliently deflectable lateral surfaces to said back support that is adapted to support the handheld device, wherein access to the handheld device is facilitated by engaging the handheld device through an aperture positioned proximate to said at least one strap and pushing a portion of said handheld device above said upper edge. 9. The flexible case of claim 8, wherein said stretchable storage means may be deflected to define a generally tubular shape. 10. A flexible case adapted for carrying and protecting a handheld device, comprising: a case body comprising a front panel, a back panel and opposing lateral surfaces positioned therebetween that defines an interior space to receive the handheld device, said case body also comprising an upper end and a lower end; at least one stretchable storage sleeve adapted for receiving and storing an accessory item which is interconnected to at least one of said opposing lateral surfaces, wherein said case body and said at least one storage sleeve are resiliently deflectable to allow the selective insertion and removal of the handheld device and wherein the at least one stretchable storage sleeve is accessible to a user while the flexible case is positioned on a user's belt or pocket; at least one strap positioned adjacent to said lower end and extending from at least one of said front panel and said opposing lateral surface to said back panel that is capable of supporting the handheld device, wherein access to the handheld device is facilitated by contacting the handheld device through an aperture adjacent to said at least one strap and pushing a portion of said handheld device above said upper; and wherein said front panel and said opposing lateral surfaces are generally comprised of a resiliently deflectable material of a first length that is folded upon itself, a crease resulting from said fold being a portion of said lower end, and wherein said at least one storage sleeve is defined by a conforming volume between the folded portion of said first length and said opposing lateral surfaces. 11. The flexible case of claim 10, wherein the handheld device includes an antenna, and wherein the antenna is adapted to fit through said aperture when said handheld device is inverted and positioned within said flexible case. 12. The flexible case of claim 10, further comprising at least one secondary storage means interconnected to said at least one stretchable storage sleeve, said at least one secondary storage means comprising an elastic material capable of storing at least one of a flashlight, a knife, a battery and a tool. 13. The flexible case of claim 10, further comprising a support member having a free end, a connecting end and opposing lateral edges positioned therebetween, said support member being reversibly bendable along substantially an entire length and interconnected on said connecting end to said case body, wherein said support member can be maintained closely adjacent to said case body or selectively bent to either support or hang said flexible case in a plurality of positions. 14. The flexible case of claim 10, wherein said at least one stretchable storage sleeve is capable of resiliently deflecting to secure a tool, a writing device, a flashlight, an item with a substantiality constant cross section, or an item with a varied cross section. 15. The flexible case of claim 10, wherein said at least one stretchable storage sleeve is a resiliently deflectable material selected from at least one of a spandex, a rubber, a plastic, a lycra, a nylon, a neoprene, and a leather material. 16. The flexible case of claim 1, further comprising a support member having a free end, a connecting end and opposing lateral edges positioned therebetween, said support member being generally rigid along substantially an entire length and interconnected on said connecting end to said case body, wherein said support member can be maintained substantially adjacent to said case body or selectively rotated therefrom to support said flexible case. 17. The flexible case of claim 10, further comprising a support member having a free end, a connecting end and opposing lateral edges positioned therebetween, said support member being generally rigid along substantially an entire length and interconnected on said connecting end to said case body, wherein said support member can be maintained substantially adjacent to said case body or selectively rotated therefrom to support said flexible case.