Closure for a container

Abstract

A closure assembly (104) for a container (102) has support portion (112) and a lid (106) movable between open and closed positions. The support portion (112) has a support void (144) for receiving a support object (122) for supporting the closure assembly (104). The lid (106) is connected to arm(s) (124) that pass through blocking void(s) (141) as the lid (106) moves between the open and closed positions. The blocking void(s) (141) are next to the support void and a support object extending partially into the blocking void(s) (141) the will prevent the arm(s) (124) moving between the open and closed positions.

Description

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[0003] Closure for a container

[0004] Field of Invention

[0005] This invention relates to a closure for a container or receptacle that is useful for carrying and dispensing sand, typically in golf for repairing divots, but is not limited to such use.

[0006]

[0007] There are circumstances where a Golfer is required to carry sand for repair of divots. This is typically done using a small bucket to carry the sand. The user may carry the bucket in their hand or may attach it to their pull carts, typically using a hook, although carabiners or the like may be used.

[0008] Traditional sand buckets are prone to spilling, allow the sand to dry out, fall off the hooks on pull carts, require a bracket or receptacle on the cart and are difficult to connect to carry bags or stand bags.

[0009] Embodiments of the invention aim to provide closure for a container and a container with a closure that may be used for carrying sand that ameliorates at least one of the above problems.

[0010] Summary of the Invention

[0011] Embodiments of the invention provide a spill resistant container. Embodiments of the invention provide a spill resistant container that may be used for carrying sand. Embodiments of the invention provide a container that can be clipped directly to a user’s golf bag, pull cart or golf cars. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide a spill resistant container that may be used for carrying sand and that can be clipped directly to a user’s golf bag, pull cart or golf cars.

[0012] Embodiments of the invention provide a closure for a container that renders the container spill resistant. Embodiments of the invention provide a closure 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0014] for a container that can be mounted on, connected to or attached to a support object, such as user’s golf bag, pull cart or golf cars and which will not open or open significantly when so mounted, connected or attached. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide a closure for a container that may be used for carrying sand and that can be clipped directly to a user’s golf bag, pull cart or golf cars.

[0015] In one broad form the invention provides a closure assembly for attachment to an open end of a container to close the open end, the closure assembly comprising:

[0016] a cap portion adapted to be mounted on the open end and having a cap portion opening for passage of material into and out of the container; a lid mounted on the cap portion and movable between an open position, in which the cap portion opening is at least partially open and a closed position, in which the cap portion opening is closed;

[0017] a support void adapted to receive a support object for supporting the closure assembly;

[0018] at least one arm connected to the lid that, as the lid moves between the open and closed positions, moves through at least one blocking void adjacent to the support void.

[0019] An object extending into at least part of a blocking void prevents movement of the at least one arm between the open and closed positions.

[0020] Thus a support object located in the support void and extending at least partially into at least one blocking void prevents movement of the at least one arm between the open and closed positions. When the lid is closed this prevents or limits opening of the lid. Opening or full opening of the lid requires removal of the support object from the blocking void. Disengagement of the support object from the closure assembly removes the support object from the blocking void and allows full opening and closing of the lid 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0022] The lid may rotate about an axis between open and closed positions. The lid may slide between open and closed positions. The lid may both slide and rotate between open and closed positions.

[0023] The closure assembly may comprise a passageway to the support void.

[0024] The support void may be defined at least in part by a support portion.

[0025] Preferably the at least one arm connected to the lid is formed integrally with the lid but may be separate component(s). Where the at least one arm comprises separate component(s) from the lid, the at least one arm may be connected to the lid so that the lid and the at least one arm are functionally the same as an integrally formed unit.

[0026] The at least one arm may be connected directly or indirectly (via one or more linkages) to the lid so that the motion of the lid is not the same as the motion of the at least one arm. The lid may move by rotation whilst the movement of the at least one arm may include one or both of a linear component and a rotational component.

[0027] The at least one arm may engage the support portion when the lid is in the open position.

[0028] One or both of the support portion and the at least one arm may include a protrusion or recess that engages the other when the lid is in the open position.

[0029] The support portion may comprise a generally U or V shaped member with at least part of the internal U or V comprising the support void.

[0030] The at least one arm may pass adjacent to the support portion as the lid moves between the open and closed positions.

[0031] The at least one arm may pass one or both sides of the support portion as the lid moves between the open and closed positions. The at least one arm may pass behind the support portion as the lid moves between the open and closed positions. 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0033] The or one of the at least one arm may be L shaped and pass one side and the rear of the support portion.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment the at least one arm comprises two arms that pass on either side of the support portion. The two arms may be joined together. The two arms may be joined together by a cross bar. The cross bar may engage the support portion. This can also be considered to be a single U shaped arm.

[0035] The at least one arm may be a single arm. The single arm may pass only one side of the support portion.

[0036] The support portion may include a leg.

[0037] The leg may define at least part of:

[0038] the passageway;

[0039] the support void or

[0040] both the passageway and the support void

[0041] The at least one arm may engage the leg.

[0042] The leg may be flexible, whereby the leg may be flexed out of engagement with the at least one arm.

[0043] The passageway may have an opening remote from the support void.

[0044] The passageway may include a section between the opening and the support void sized smaller than the opening and the support void.

[0045] The closure assembly may include at least one movable second arm. The or at least one of the at least one second arm may have a free end.

[0046] At least one second arm with a free end may define at least part of a gap between the free end and another part of the closure assembly, including another second arm. A gap may be defined by more than one second arm, such as two second arms. 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0048] The or at least one of the at least one second arm may define at least a part of the section.

[0049] The or at least one of the at least one second arm may define a respective secondary void for receiving ancillary items. Ancillary items include, but are not limited to, O-rings, straps and buckles.

[0050] There may be one or more secondary voids, each defined by at least one second arm.

[0051] At least one gap may provide access to at least one secondary void. The gap may be increased in size by moving the second arm, including by flexing the second arm.

[0052] The closure may include a lock or blocking member that engages the cap portion and the lid and adapted to lock the lid in the closed position.

[0053] The support portion may comprise a closed ring defining the support void, with which a hook or an openable ring, such as a carabiner may engage. The support void may comprise a tubular passageway through the support portion. The invention also includes the combination of the closure as defined above and a bottle or other hollow container mounted on the cap portion.

[0054] The invention also includes the combination of the closure as defined above and a support portion extending into the support void and at least part of the at least one blocking void.

[0055] In another broad form the invention provides a closure assembly for attachment to an open end of a container to close the open end, the closure assembly comprising:

[0056] a cap portion comprising a support portion at least partially defining a support void for engagement with a support portion;

[0057] a passageway extending from the support void to an opening;

[0058] an arm at least partially defining the passageway; 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0060] the arm at least partially defining a secondary void to accept ancillary items,

[0061] the arm being free at one end and defining a secondary opening to the secondary void.

[0062] A portion of the arm may at least partially define a section of the passageway of reduced size compared the size of the passageway on at least one and preferably both sides of the side of the section.

[0063] The size of the secondary opening may be increased by flexing the arm or otherwise moving the arm relative to the cap portion,

[0064] The ancillary items may include O-rings, straps or buckles.

[0065] In another broad form the invention provides a container comprising:

[0066] a bottle having an interior chamber, a closed end, an open end, a bottle cap portion with a pivoting lid; the pivoting lid being spring activated and lockable.

[0067] a hook with an integrated retaining / attachment clip, the hook containing a locking lug to lock the lid open; a secondary sliding clip connected to the hook to lock the lid closed; a void to accept O-rings, straps or buckles.

[0068] The locking lug release is operable by flexing the hook. When the hook is connected to an O-ring or bar the pivot of the lid is not fully operable. The sliding clip must be open, and the hook disconnected for the pivot lid to open substantially to release sand and for the lid to be locked open. The bottle cap portion may have a water-resistant seal around the pivoting lid.

[0069] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0070] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container assembly with a closure according to the invention.

[0071] Figure 2 is a front view of the assembly of figure 1. 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0073] Figure 3 is a side view of the assembly of figure 1.

[0074] Figure 4 is crosses sectional view of the assembly of figure 1 taken along line AA in figure 3.

[0075] Figure 5 is a top view of the assembly of figure 1.

[0076] Figure 6 is a detail view of the closure of figure 1.

[0077] Figure 7 is a side view of the assembly of figure 1 in an open position.

[0078] Figure 8 is a front view of the assembly of figure 1 in an open position.

[0079] Figure 9 is crosses sectional view of the assembly of figure 1 taken along line BB in figure 8.

[0080] Figure 10 is a perspective view of an assembly of figure 1 in an open position. Figure 11 is a perspective view of the assembly of figure 1 , connected to a circular ring.

[0081] Figure 12 is a side view of the top of the assembly of figure 1 , connected to a circular ring.

[0082] Figure 13 is a sectional view of the assembly of figure 1 , connected to a circular ring.

[0083] Figure 14 is a top view of the closure of figure 1 in a locked closed position. Figure 15 is a detailed cross sectional view of the assembly of figure 1 taken along AA in figure 2, in a connected position.

[0084] Figure 16 is a rear view of an assembly of figure 1, in a locked closed position.

[0085] Detailed Description of Preferred and other Embodiments The present invention is generally described in terms of a golf sand bottle but may be used for other clip-on carrying vessels.

[0086] Referring to the drawings there is shown a container assembly 100 comprising a bottle 102 and a closure assembly 104. 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0088] The closure assembly 104 comprises a cap portion 105, a lid 106 and a support portion 112. The cap portion 105 and support portion 112 are preferably formed integrally but need not be. The lid 106 is movable relative to the cap portion 105 (and the support portion 112) between open and closed positions, preferably by rotation about an axis. However movement between open and closed positions other than by rotation about an axis is within the scope of the invention.

[0089] The bottle 102 includes an opening 107 at open end 128. The open end 128 has an external thread 109 extending into the lower portion of the closure assembly 104 and engaging a complimentary thread 130 on the closure assembly 104. The connection between the bottle 102 and closure assembly 104 need not use a thread and may be a bayonet or other suitable connection type.

[0090] When the lid 106 is in the closed position the closure assembly 104 closes the opening 107 of the bottle. When used for relatively coarse material, such as sand, the closing of the opening 107 does not need to be air or liquid tight. The closure assembly 104 includes an opening 126 (best seen in figure 10) that overlays part of the opening 107 in the bottle. The lid 106 engages in or around the opening 126 in the closed position to close the openings 107 and 126. When the lid is not in a closed position the openings 107 and 126 are partially or fully open and the contents of the bottle, such as sand, may be dispensed from the interior of the bottle, passing through the openings 107 and 126. In this embodiment the cap portion 105 has a cap portion 105 seal surface 132 surrounding the opening 126 and the lid 106 has a lid seal surface 134 that engages against the cap portion 105 seal surface 132. The lid seal surface 134 and the cap portion 105 seal surface 132 are preferably formed of a relatively rigid material but either or both may have a seal formed of an elastomeric material. The sealing between the lid 106 and the cap portion 105 may be water tight or substantially water tight. 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0092] When the lid 106 is closed an inner portion 111 of the lid 106 extends into the opening 126. Preferably this inner portion 111 is a clearance fit with the opening but may be an interference fit. If desired, the inner portion 111 of the lid 106 may be an interference fit and act as a bung, with or without the seal surfaces 132 and 134.

[0093] The lid 106 is connected to the cap portion 105 for rotation about axis 116. In this embodiment the lid 106 engages a mounting 117 on the cap portion 105. The lid 106 may have recesses or protrusions that engages with complementary protrusions or recesses on the mounting 117 that allow relative pivoting. A separate axle may be provided. A spring member 108 is mounted on the cap portion 105, preferably on the mounting 117 and is biased to urge the lid 106 to the closed position. Other biasing means may be used to bias the lid 106 toward the closed position. The lid 106 need not be biased toward the closed position.

[0094] The support portion 112 extends upwards and rearwards from the cap portion 105 on the opposite side of the axis 116 to the lid 106. In this embodiment the support portion 112 is an inverted general U or V shape and defines a support / connection void 144 between upwards and downwards extending portions 121 and 123. In this embodiment the downwards extending portion 123 extends to be adjacent the rim 125 of the cap portion 105, but need not. An opening 127 is thus defined between the downwards extending portion 123 and the rim 125. A passageway 129 extends between the opening 127 and the support void 144.

[0095] A support object, such as a ring 122 may pass through opening 127 into the support void 144 via passageway 129 and support the closure assembly 104 and bottle 102 via the support portion 112, as best seen in figure 13.

[0096] A section of the passageway 129 between the opening 127 and the support void 144 is preferably narrowed by one or more flexible members, to aid retaining the support object in engagement with the closure assembly 104. 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0098] In this embodiment the portion 123 has a rib 146 and the cap portion 105 has an arm 114. The rib 146 and arm 114 extend toward each other narrowing the passageway 129 at narrow section 135. This narrow section 135 is narrower than the support void 144 and preferably narrower than the entry opening 127. In this embodiment the lower end of the arm 114 extends from the cap portion 105 and the upper end 131 is free, with a small gap 137 between the upper end 131 and the support portion 112, in this case portion 121. The arm 114 may be flexed so as to increase the size of the narrow section 135 of the passageway and so allow a support object 122 to pass through that narrow section 129, and then return back to its undisturbed state to aid in retention of the support object 122. In this embodiment both ends of the rib 146 extends from the portion 123. One of the ends of the rib 146 may be free to aid flexibility. The embodiment shows a void between the rib 146 and the portion 123 and that void may be omitted, with the portion 123 extending toward the arm 114.

[0099] The arm 114 is shaped so as to provide a secondary void 139, whereby other items may be secured to the assembly 104, by passing through the opening 137.

[0100] Where neither the arm 144 nor the rib 146 have a free end, either or both may be formed to be sufficiently flexible to allow passage of a support object 112. The lid 106 includes arms 124, whereby a user may engage one or both of the arms to rotate the lid 106 between open and closed position. In this embodiment there are two arms that extend either side of the mounting 117 and extend either side of the support portion 112. In this embodiment the two arms 124 are joined together by cross bar 133.

[0101] In the closed position the arms are positioned to one side of the support void 144. In this embodiment they are above the void 144.

[0102] As best seen in figures 4 and 9 the arms 124 and cross bar 133 extend past the support portion 112 and as the lid 104 is rotated to the open position the arms 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0104] 124 and cross bar 133 clear the upper part of the support portion 112 and pass across the support void 144. Continued rotation causes the cross bar 133 to engage against the downward extending portion 123 of the support portion 112. In the open position the arms are now on the other side of the support void 144 compared to the closed position.

[0105] The cross bar 133 includes a retaining rib 142 that interacts with a locking lug 118 on the portion 123, to hold the lid open. The cross bar 133 is released by pressing the finger grip 120 part of portion 123 to flex portion 123 toward the bottle 102. Once retaining rib 142 is clear of locking lug 118 the spring 108 returns the lid 106 to the closed position.

[0106] The preferred embodiment has two arms 124 that extend either side of the support portion 112 and a cross bar 133 that engages the rear of portion 123. One or more arms 124 may engage the side or sides of the support portion 112 and the cross bar 133 may be omitted. The assembly 104 may comprise a single arm that engages the side or rear of the support portion 112. A single arm may be L shaped to extend behind the rear of portion 123 and engage a locking lug similar to locking lug 118 of this embodiment.

[0107] In this embodiment the one or two arms 124 are integrally formed with the lid 106 but need not be. The at least one arm may be separate component(s) connected to the lid. Where the at least one arm comprises separate component(s) from the lid, the at least one arm may be connected to the lid so that the lid and the at least one arm are functionally the same as an integrally formed unit.

[0108] The at least one arm may be connected directly or indirectly (via one or more linkages) to the lid so that the motion of the lid is not the same as the motion of the at least one arm. Movement of the lid may include one or both of a linear component and a rotational component. Movement of the at least one arm may include one or both of a linear component and a rotational component. Thus, for example, the lid may rotate about an axis with the at 5683-20251117-sp ecification

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[0110] least one arm having a linear motion.

[0111] The locking lug(s) 118 or similar may be omitted and the arm(s) need not engage the portion 123, in which case the user will need to hold the lid in the open position, with the lid closing when released by the user.

[0112] Movement of the arm(s) 124 between the open and closed positions requires the arm(s) 124 to pass the support void 144 provided by the support portion. The space(s) adjacent the support void through which the arm(s) 124 move may be considered to each be a blocking void 141. As best seen in figure 13 when a ring or other support object 122 is engaged with the support portion 112 the object 122 extends into the blocking voids 141. The object 122 prevents the arm(s) 124 moving between the open and closed positions.

[0113] Accordingly, when the lid 104 is closed and the container assembly 100 is supported via a support object 122 located in the support void and at least partially in a blocking void the lid cannot open or can only open slightly.

[0114] As best seen in figure 5 in the embodiment shown there is a clearance gap 143 between the arms and the support portion 112 near the support void 144.

[0115] The support portion 112 is preferably integrated into the cap portion 105 component but may be a separate component.

[0116] A slide lock 110 is movably connected to the support portion 112, and is movable along the support portion 112 between an upper and a lower position. The slide lock has slide tabs 136 interact with the lid tabs 138 on lid 106.

[0117] When the lid 106 is closed and the slide lock 110 is in the lower position the tabs 136 and 138 have clearance between themselves and the lid 106 may open. When the slide lock 110 is in the upper position the slide locks tabs 136 and 138 overlap and prevent the lid 106 from opening, as shown in figure 14. The support portion 112 includes a protrusion 140 that engages the slide lock to hold the slide lock at the upper and / or lower positions. Accordingly, the slide lock 110 may be used to lock the lid in the closed position.

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[0120] axis between open and closed positions and has a handle that rotates past or through one or more blocking voids or zones that can be occupied by a support object.

[0121] Rotation of the lid is not essential and a sliding action of the lid is within the scope of the invention. A handle connected to the lid that slides rather than rotates past or through one or more blocking voids or zones provides the same ‘locking’ function as the rotatable handle of the embodiment described.

[0122] The embodiment of the invention described utilises a hook like support portion, which allows a closed ring or similar to be introduced into the hook and support the lid assembly and hence bottle 102. The invention includes a support portion that comprises a closed ring defining a support void, with which a hook or an openable ring, such as a carabiner may engage. The support void may comprise a tubular passageway through the support portion. The embodiment includes a secondary void for ancillary items. The closure may be made without the secondary void, but with the blocking voids through which one or more arms pass.

[0123] A closure may be provided with a support void 144 but in which opening of the lid is not impeded or prevented by a support object in the support void. Such a closure may have a narrowed section 129 and / or one or more secondary voids. A closure assembly may be provided with one or more support voids 144 for receiving ancillary items. The closure assembly may be configured such that all, some or none of any support voids and associated arms restrict movement of a support object passing to in the support void.

[0124] Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, it is to be understood that, if any prior art is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the prior art forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

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[0127] any claims the words “comprise”, “comprising”, and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of “including, but not limited to”.

[0128] The features of the invention described or mentioned in this document may be combined in any combination of features where features are not mutually exclusive.

[0129] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many obvious modifications and variations may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.

Claims

1. 5683-20251117-sp ecification2.- 15 - The claims defining the invention are as follows:

1. A closure assembly for attachment to an open end of a container to close the open end, the closure assembly comprising:4.a cap portion adapted to be mounted on the open end and having a cap portion opening for passage of material into and out of the container; a lid mounted on the cap portion and movable between an open position, in which the cap portion opening is at least partially open and a closed position, in which the cap portion opening is closed;5.a support portion defining at least part of a support void, the support void adapted to receive a support object for supporting the closure assembly;6.at least one arm connected to the lid that, as the lid moves between the open and closed positions, moves through at least one blocking void adjacent to the support void.

2. A closure assembly of claim 2 wherein the at least one arm passes adjacent to the support portion as the lid moves between the open and closed positions.

3. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion comprises two sides and at least one arm passes at least one of the two sides as the lid moves between the open and closed positions.

4. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion comprises a rear and the at least one arm passes behind the rear of the support portion as the lid moves between the open and closed positions.

5. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the at least one arm comprises two arms that pass on either side of the support portion.5683-20251117-sp ecification10.- 16 -6. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the or one of the at least one arm is L shaped and passes on one side and at least part of the rear of the support portion as the lid moves between the open and closed positions.

7. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the two arms are joined together.

8. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the at least one arm is a single arm.

9. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the at least one arm is U shaped and passes on either side of the support portion.

10. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the at least one arm engages the support portion when the lid is in the open position.

11. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein one or both of the support portion and the at least one arm include a protrusion or recess that is engaged by the other when the lid is in the open position.

12. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims comprising a passageway to the support void.

13. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion includes a leg.

14. A closure assembly of claim 13 wherein the leg defines at least part of:19.the support void or20.when dependent on claim 12, the passageway or both the passageway and the support void15. A closure assembly of claim 13 or claim 14 wherein the at least one arm engages the leg.

16. A closure assembly of any one of claims 13 to 15 wherein the at least one arm engages the leg when the lid is in the open position.5683-20251117-sp ecification23.- 17 -17. A closure assembly of any one of claims 13 to 16 wherein the leg is flexible, whereby the leg may be flexed out of engagement with the at least one arm18. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion defines a slot having a closed upper end and an open lower end.

19. A closure assembly of claim 18 wherein at least part of the support void is defined by the closed upper end.

20. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion comprises a first part and a second part, the first part extending upwards from the cap portion and the second part extending downwards from a free end of the first part21. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion comprises a generally U or V shaped member with at least part of the internal shape defined by the generally U or V shaped member comprising the support void.

22. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims when dependent on claim 12 wherein the passageway has an opening remote from the support void.

23. A closure assembly of claim 22 wherein the passageway includes a section between the opening and the support void sized smaller than the opening and the support void.

24. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the closure assembly includes at least one movable second arm.

25. A closure assembly of claim 24 wherein the or at least one of the at least one second arm has a free end.

26. A closure assembly of claim 25 wherein at least one second arm with a free end defines at least part of a gap between the free end and another part5683-20251117-sp ecification34.- 18 -35.of the closure assembly, including another second arm.

27. A closure assembly of claim 26 wherein at least one gap is defined by more than one second arm.

28. A closure assembly of any one of claims 24 to 27 comprising at least one secondary void for receiving ancillary items, each at least one secondary void defined by at least one second arm.

29. A closure assembly of claim 28 when dependent on claim 26 wherein at least one gap provides access to at least one secondary void.

30. A closure assembly of any one of claims 24 to 29 when dependent on claim 23 wherein the or at least one of the at least one second arm defines at least a part of the section.

31. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims comprising a blocking member mounted on one of the lid and the cap portion and movable between a blocking position and an non-blocking position, wherein, when the lid is closed and the blocking member is in the blocking position, a part of the blocking member overlies a part of the other of the lid and the cap portion and prevents substantial movement of the lid from the closed position toward the open position.

32. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the lid rotates about an axis between open and closed positions.

33. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the lid slides between open and closed positions.

34. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein a support void comprises a tubular passageway through the support portion.

35. A closure assembly of any one of the previous claims wherein the support portion comprises a closed ring defining the support void.

36. The combination of a closure assembly of any one of the previous claims5683-20251117-sp ecification46.- 19 -47.and a bottle or other hollow container mounted on the cap portion.

37. The combination of claim 36 or a closure assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 37 and a support portion extending into the support void and at least part of the at least one blocking void.

38. A closure assembly for attachment to an open end of a container to close the open end, the closure assembly comprising:50.a cap portion comprising a support portion at least partially defining a support void for engagement with a support portion;51.a passageway extending from the support void to an opening;52.an arm at least partially defining the passageway;53.the arm at least partially defining a secondary void to accept ancillary items,54.the arm being free at one end and defining a secondary opening to the secondary void.

39. A closure assembly of claim 38 wherein a portion of the arm at least partially defines a section of the passageway of reduced size compared the size of the passageway on at least one side of the section.

40. A closure assembly of claim 38 or claim 39 wherein a portion of the arm at least partially defines a section of the passageway of reduced size compared the size of the passageway on both sides of the side of the section.

41. A closure assembly of any one of claims 38 to 40 wherein the arm is flexible or movable relative to the cap portion and the size of the secondary opening may be increased by flexing the arm or otherwise moving the arm relative to the cap portion.

42. A container comprising:59.a bottle having an interior chamber, a closed end, an open end, a bottle cap portion with a pivoting lid; the pivoting lid being spring activated 5683-20251117-specification60.- 20 -61.and lockable.62.a hook with an integrated retaining / attachment clip, the hook containing a locking lug to lock the lid open; a secondary sliding clip connected to the hook to lock the lid closed; a void to accept O-rings, straps or buckles.

43. A container of claim 42 wherein the locking lug release is operable by flexing the hook.

44. A container of claim 42 or claim 43 wherein when the hook is connected to an O-ring or bar the pivot of the lid is not fully operable.

45. A container of any one of claims 42 to 44 wherein the sliding clip must be open, and the hook disconnected for the pivot lid to open substantially to release sand and for the lid to be locked open.

46. A container of any one of claim 42 to 45 wherein the bottle cap portion comprises a water-resistant seal around the pivoting lid.

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