Modular case for water pipes and accessories

Abstract

A modular water pipe case body, bottom and cap subassemblies that are assembled to contain a water pipe and optionally its accessories. The body subassembly includes a sheath that attaches to the bottom and cap subassemblies. The bottom subassembly includes an attachment portion that engages a base of the water pipe to keep it in place inside the water pipe case. The cap subassembly can include a storage compartment. An optional insert may be provided, which is inserted into the body and is configured to retain accessories for the water pipe.

1 . A water pipe case comprising:
 a bottom subassembly comprising first and second attachment portions, the first attachment portion for engaging a base of a water pipe;   a body subassembly comprising a sheath having first and second attachment portions, the first attachment portion of the body subassembly for engaging the second attachment portion of the bottom subassembly; and   a cap subassembly having an attachment portion for engaging the second attachment portion of the body subassembly.   
     
     
         2 . The water pipe case of  claim 1 , wherein the cap subassembly comprises an outer cap component and inner cap component, the inner cap component comprising the attachment portion for engaging the second attachment portion of the body subassembly. 
     
     
         3 . The water pipe case of  claim 2 , wherein the inner cap component further comprises a second attachment portion, and the cap subassembly further comprises an interior lid component for engaging the second attachment portion of the inner cap component to define a storage compartment. 
     
     
         4 . The water pipe case of  claim 3 , wherein the attachment portions of the cap subassembly comprise threaded portions. 
     
     
         5 . The water pipe case of  claim 1 , wherein the body subassembly comprises a handle. 
     
     
         6 . The water pipe case of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom subassembly comprises an interior bottom component, the interior bottom component comprising the first attachment portion for engaging the base of the water pipe. 
     
     
         7 . The water pipe case of  claim 6 , wherein the interior bottom component further comprises the second attachment portion engageable by the first attachment portion of the body subassembly. 
     
     
         8 . The water pipe case of  claim 6 , wherein the first attachment portion of the bottom subassembly comprises a threaded portion for engaging a corresponding threaded portion of the water pipe. 
     
     
         9 . The water pipe case of  claim 6 , wherein the bottom subassembly further comprises an exterior bottom component configured to fit over the interior bottom component. 
     
     
         10 . The water pipe case of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom subassembly comprises a single bottom component comprising the first attachment portion for engaging the base of the water pipe and the second attachment portion engageable by the first attachment portion of the body subassembly. 
     
     
         11 . The water pipe case of  claim 6 , wherein the attachment portions of the bottom subassembly comprise threaded portions. 
     
     
         12 . The water pipe case of  claim 1 , further comprising an insert positionable within the sheath, the insert for retaining accessories for the water pipe. 
     
     
         13 . A kit, comprising:
 the water pipe case of  claim 1 ; and   the water pipe.   
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 13 , wherein the water pipe comprises a beaker water pipe. 
     
     
         15 . The kit of  claim 13 , wherein the base of the water pipe comprises an attachment portion for engaging the first attachment portion of the bottom subassembly. 
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the first attachment portion of the bottom subassembly and the attachment portion of the base of the water pipe comprise threaded portions.