Clip attachment for inflatable cases

Abstract

In one embodiment, an attachment instrument allows several types of accessories to be attached to an inflatable case. Belt clips, hook and loop straps, lanyards, snap hooks, and the like can be attached to a utility clip, which in turn is attached to a belt, belt loop, or bicycle frame, for instance.

1 . An inflatable case comprising: 
 an inflatable case body having an attachment location with at least a pair of through holes; and    a clip comprising a clip body and at least one arm that is coupled to the clip body;    wherein the arm is slidable through the pair of through holes to permit the arm to couple the clip to the case body.    
   
   
       2 . In inflatable case as in  claim 1 , wherein the clip includes at least one slot.  
   
   
       3 . An inflatable case comprising: 
 an inflatable case body comprises an exterior layer and an interior layer, wherein at least a portion of the interior layer is exposed through the exterior layer to form an attachment location;    a base coupled to the interior layer at the attachment location, wherein the base is configured to be connected to an attachment mechanism.    
   
   
       4 . An inflatable case comprising: 
 an inflatable case body comprises an exterior layer and an interior layer, wherein at least a portion of the interior layer is exposed through the exterior layer to form an attachment location;    an attachment mechanism coupled to the interior layer at the attachment location.    
   
   
       5 . An inflatable case as in  claim 4 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a fabric loop.