Backpack attachment system for hardshell musical instrument case

Abstract

A backpack attachment system for a hardshell musical instrument carrying case includes rings that are permanently attached to the exterior of the case, thereby allowing quick access for using a backpack type strap or straps for carrying the case. The strap set itself is optionally removable, but the attachment rings are not, being permanently mounted to the case, using, for example, rivets, screws, snaps or equivalent means.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A backpack attachment system for a hardshell musical instrument carrying case, comprising: 
 attaching means affixed to said case for removably attaching a strap set thereto; and    a backpack-style strap set for carrying said case, removably attached to said attaching means.    
     
     
         2 . The system of    claim 1   , wherein said attaching means comprises one or more rings and one or more mounting brackets compatible with said one or more rings.  
     
     
         3 . The system of    claim 1   , wherein said means for attaching is selected from the group consisting of D rings, O rings, triangular rings and rectangular rings.  
     
     
         4 . The system of    claim 3   , wherein said rings are selected from the group consisting of metal rings, plastic rings, and equivalents thereof.  
     
     
         5 . The system of    claim 2   , wherein said rings are spring-loaded, such that said rings remain flat against the exterior of said case, when said rings are not in use.  
     
     
         6 . The system of    claim 1   , wherein said strap set comprises one or more straps.  
     
     
         7 . The system of    claim 6   , wherein said strap set comprises one or more snaphooks for attaching said strap set to said attaching means  
     
     
         8 . The system of    claim 1   , comprising means for affixing said attaching means to said case.  
     
     
         9 . The system of    claim 8   , wherein said affixing means comprise fasteners selected from the group consisting of screws, rivets, snaps, glue and cement.  
     
     
         10 . The system of    claim 9   , comprising one or more plates for reinforcing the interior of said case.  
     
     
         11 . The system of    claim 1   , wherein said attaching means are recessed into the exterior of said case.  
     
     
         12 . The system of    claim 2   , wherein said bracket and said ring are constructed as an integral one-piece assembly.