STORAGE SYSTEM

1 - 20 . (canceled)

21 . A storage system for a handheld electronic device, comprising:

a housing member configured to receive and secure to the handheld electronic device;

a storage compartment integrated with the housing member;

wherein the storage compartment secures an item;

wherein the storage compartment is a tubular in shape and is configured to retain the item;

wherein the housing member is formed from an elastic material allowing the storage compartment to adjust in a size or shape to retain the item; and

wherein the item is at least one of a lip balm, lipstick, lip gloss cigarette, and e-cigarette.

22 . The storage system of claim 21 , wherein the housing member is monolithically constructed.

23 . The storage of claim 21 , wherein the storage compartment further comprises an aperture.

24 . The storage system of claim 23 , further comprising a door or lid associated with the aperture to open and close access to the item stored in the storage compartment.

25 . The storage system of claim 21 , wherein the storage compartment is configured to hold the item by a friction fit.

26 . A storage system for a handheld electronic device, comprising:

a housing member configured to at least partially surround the handheld electronic device;

a storage compartment formed proximate to the back panel and defining an opening;

wherein the storage compartment comprises a station operative to retain an item;

wherein the station is tubular in shape;

at least one channel integrated with the storage compartment providing a pathway for accommodating the item; and

wherein the item is at least one of a lip balm, lipstick, lip gloss cigarette, and e-cigarette.

27 . The storage system of claim 26 , wherein the housing member is monolithically constructed.

28 . The storage system of claim 26 . wherein the housing member is formed from an elastic material allowing the storage compartment to adjust in a size or shape to retain the item; and

29 . The storage system of claim 26 , wherein the storage compartment further comprises an aperture.

30 . The storage system of claim 29 , further comprising a door or lid associated with the aperture to open and close access to the item stored in the storage compartment.

31 . The storage system of claim 26 , wherein the station is configured to hold the item by friction fit.

32 . The storage system of claim 26 , wherein the housing member comprises a back panel and a plurality of side walls.

33 . A storage system for a handheld electronic device, comprising:

a housing member shaped to engage and at least partially cover the handheld electronic device;

an integrated storage region formed in a back portion of the housing member, the integrated storage region comprising an opening;

an adaptive structure associated with the integrated storage region and configured to retain an item;

one or more guides connecting the integrated storage region to the adaptive structure;

wherein the housing member is monolithically constructed;

wherein the adaptive structure is tubular in shape: and

wherein the item is at least one of a lip balm, lipstick, lip gloss cigarette, and e-cigarette.

34 . The storage system of claim 33 , wherein the housing member is formed from an elastic material allowing the retention feature to adjust in a size or shape to retain the item.

35 . The storage system of claim 33 , wherein the storage compartment further comprises an aperture.

36 . The storage system of claim 35 , further comprising a door or lid associated with the aperture to open and close access to the item stored in the storage compartment.

37 . The storage system of claim 33 , wherein the adaptive structure is configured to hold the item by a friction fit.

38 . The storage system of claim 35 , wherein the aperture is configured to be located proximate to a top right corner on a back surface of the handheld electronic device.