Lid assembly

Abstract

Provided is a lid assembly including a lid removably coupled to a container, the lid having an opening extending therethrough for allowing liquid to flow into and out of the container and a recessed portion for receiving a storage portion, the recessed portion including one or more attachment devices configured to removably couple the storage portion to the lid when the storage portion is received by the recessed portion, the storage portion having a body defining a cavity, a cover pivotably attached to the body for closing the cavity, and one or more vents extending therethrough such that the cavity is in fluid communication with the atmosphere when the cover is in a closed position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lid assembly for a container comprising:
 a lid having an opening extending therethrough; and   a storage portion removably coupled to the lid, the storage portion having a body defining a cavity and a cover pivotably attached to the body for closing the cavity.   
     
     
         2 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the lid has a recessed portion for receiving a bottom of the storage portion. 
     
     
         3 . The lid assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein the lid includes one or more attachment devices in the recessed portion for removably coupling to the storage portion. 
     
     
         4 . The lid assembly according to  claim 3 , wherein the one or more attachment devices includes one or more magnets and the storage portion includes one or more magnets and/or includes magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         5 . The lid assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein the bottom of the storage portion is received by the recessed portion via a snapping connection. 
     
     
         6 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the storage portion includes one or more vents extending therethrough such that the cavity is in fluid communication with the atmosphere when the cover is in a closed position. 
     
     
         7 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the storage portion includes a closing mechanism for securing the cover to the body when the cover is in a closed position. 
     
     
         8 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the cover is removably coupled to the body. 
     
     
         9 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1  wherein the opening is a raised portion defining a spout and the lid includes a cap for closing the opening. 
     
     
         10 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the cavity is configured to store a mouth-guard and/or dental retainer. 
     
     
         11 . The lid assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein the storage portion is pivotably attached to the lid. 
     
     
         12 . A lid assembly for a water bottle comprising:
 a lid having an opening extending therethrough; and   a storage portion having a body defining a cavity and a cover pivotably attached to the body for closing the cavity.   
     
     
         13 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12 , the lid having a recessed portion defining a bottom of the storage portion. 
     
     
         14 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12  wherein the lid and the body of the storage portion are one piece. 
     
     
         15 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12 , the storage portion including a vent extending therethrough such that the cavity is in fluid communication with the atmosphere when the cover is in a closed position. 
     
     
         16 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12 , the storage portion including a closing mechanism for securing the cover to the body when the cover is in a closed position. 
     
     
         17 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12  wherein the opening is a raised portion defining a spout and the lid includes a cap for closing the opening. 
     
     
         18 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12  wherein an upper end of the opening is configured to pivotably receive a spout capable of pivoting between an upright open position and a horizontal closed position. 
     
     
         19 . The lid assembly according to  claim 12  wherein the cavity is configured to store a mouth-guard and/or dental retainer. 
     
     
         20 . A water bottle assembly comprising:
 a water bottle having a closed end configured to hold a liquid and an open end opposite the closed end; and   a lid assembly including a lid threadably coupled to the open end of the water bottle, the lid having an opening extending therethrough for allowing liquid to flow into and out of the water bottle and a recessed portion for receiving a storage portion, the storage portion having a body defining a cavity configured to store at least a mouth-guard and/or a dental retainer, a cover pivotably attached to the body for closing the cavity, and one or more vents extending therethrough such that the cavity is in fluid communication with the atmosphere when the cover is in a closed position,   wherein the recessed portion includes one or more magnets configured to mate with one more magnets and/or magnetic material and/or ferromagnetic material of the storage portion such that the storage portion is removably coupled to the lid when received by the recessed portion.