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An attachment mechanism for use with a portable electronic device (101) includes a case (110) having a first surface (211) and a second surface (111), where the first surface and the second surface define therebetween a space (105) capable of receiving the portable electronic device. The attachment

An attachment mechanism for use with a portable electronic device (101) includes a case (110) having a first surface (211) and a second surface (111), where the first surface and the second surface define therebetween a space (105) capable of receiving the portable electronic device. The attachment mechanism further includes a clip (120) attached to the second surface of the case. The clip includes a body (221) adjacent to the second surface, a first extension (222) spaced apart from and extending toward the second surface, and a second extension (223) also spaced apart from and extending toward the second surface. The second piece creates a first pocket (231) between the case and the clip, and the second piece creates a second pocket (232) between the case and the clip.

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What is claimed is: 1. 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 electro

What is claimed is: 1. 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. 2. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first extension is long enough to touch the second surface; and the second extension is long enough to touch the second surface. 3. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first section of the flexible clip comprises a first segment and a second segment; the first segment is substantially straight and flat and is mounted flush with the second surface; and the second segment extends away from the first segment toward the second section. 4. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the mounting piece further comprises a locking piece extending from the protrusion; the second opening is capable of receiving the locking piece; and the flexible clip is prevented from rotating about the protrusion when the locking piece is located in the second opening. 5. The attachment mechanism of claim 4 wherein: the backing piece is substantially flat; and the backing piece comprises a self-adhesive surface. 6. The attachment mechanism of claim 5 wherein: the first section of the flexible clip comprises a first segment and a second segment; the second segment extends away from the first segment toward the second section; and the second segment is long enough to touch the second section. 7. The attachment mechanism of claim 6 wherein: the first surface comprises a viewing window. 8. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the case further comprises a patch attached to the second surface; and the patch is between the first section of the flexible clip and the second section of the flexible clip. 9. The attachment mechanism of claim 8 wherein: the case further comprises a spacer sewn between the second surface and the patch. 10. The attachment mechanism of claim 8 wherein: the patch is sewn to the second surface of the case. 11. The attachment mechanism of claim 10 wherein: the first surface comprises a viewing window. 12. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first pocket is configured to receive a first portion of a headphone cord; and the second pocket is configured to receive a second portion of the headphone cord concurrent with the first pocket receiving the first portion of the headphone cord. 13. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first extension is long enough to touch the second surface. 14. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the second extension is long enough to touch the second surface. 15. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first section of the body of the flexible clip comprises a first segment and a second segment; and the first segment is mounted flush with the second surface. 16. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the mounting piece further comprises a locking piece extending from the protrusion. 17. The attachment mechanism of claim 16 wherein: the second opening is capable of receiving the locking piece. 18. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the backing piece is substantially flat. 19. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first section of the body of the flexible clip comprises a first segment and a second segment; and the second segment extends away from the first segment toward the second section. 20. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the first section of the body of the flexible clip comprises a first segment and a second segment; and the second segment is long enough to touch the second section. 21. The attachment mechanism of claim 1 wherein: the case further comprises a patch attached to the second surface. 22. The attachment mechanism of claim 21 wherein: the patch is sewn to the second surface of the case. 23. The attachment mechanism of claim 21 wherein: the case further comprises a spacer sewn between the second surface and the patch.