Patent Publication Number: US-2023142041-A1

Title: Weatherproof sportsman&#39;s trunk

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/277,349, filed on Nov. 9, 2021. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The present technology relates to generally to storage trunks and, more particularly, to weatherproof storage trunks. 
     INTRODUCTION 
     This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. 
     Storage trunks are commonly used for commercial and residential applications. It is typical to store contents such as tools, recreational equipment, sporting and outdoor equipment, supplies, materials, and the like in storage trunks. A lid covers an open end of the storage trunk to secure and protect the contents contained within the trunk. Some storage trunks also include locking mechanisms for securing the lid to the storage trunk. 
     Such storage trunks may be used to store and transport heavy items over long distances. Design and configuration of certain components, such as wheels and handles, may not facilitate the transport of a storage trunk as intended if these components are not properly positioned on the storage trunk and sufficiently durable. Likewise, storage trunks are often not adapted to stack efficiently on top of one another, which can present issues with respect to storage and transport of multiple storage trunks. 
     Another issue relating to the use of storage trunks for storing contents involves a lack of adequate weatherproof components. Many storage trunks cannot keep items stored within dry and moisture-free when stored outside during inclement weather. Components such as lids, seals, locks, latches, and hinges that are not waterproof may result in the spoiling or destruction of the contents within the storage trunk, and hence reduced user satisfaction. 
     Accordingly, there is a continuing need for a storage trunk that is durable, configured for ease of transport, and that can be easily stored and stacked in combination with other storage trunks. Desirably, the storage trunk is constructed using weatherproof components such that the storage trunk may safely store items outdoors during inclement weather. 
     SUMMARY 
     In concordance with the instant disclosure, a durable storage trunk that can be easily stored and stacked in combination with other storage trunks, and that is constructed using weatherproof components such that the storage trunk may safely store items outdoors during inclement weather, has surprisingly been discovered. 
     A storage trunk including a container, a lid, a latch, and a seal is provided. The container can include an upper surface, a plurality of sidewalls, and a bottom surface. The lid can include a top section and a lip disposed adjacent to the top section. The lip can include a latch receiving section having a lock receiving section. The lid can be removably secured to the container. The latch can be connected to the container. The seal can be disposed adjacent to the lip of the lid. 
     Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 
    
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
       The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  1    is a top perspective view of a storage trunk of the present disclosure; 
         FIG.  2    is a top exploded perspective view of a lid and a container of the storage trunk; 
         FIG.  3    is a bottom exploded perspective view of the lid and the container of the storage trunk; 
         FIG.  4    is a bottom exploded perspective view of the lid, a seal, and the container of the storage trunk; 
         FIG.  5    is a front elevational view of the storage trunk; and 
         FIG.  6    is a call out from  FIG.  5   , showing a cross-sectional view of the seal between the lid and the container of the storage trunk. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following description of technology is merely exemplary in nature of the subject matter, manufacture and use of one or more inventions, and is not intended to limit the scope, application, or uses of any specific invention claimed in this application or in such other applications as may be filed claiming priority to this application, or patents issuing therefrom. Regarding methods disclosed, the order of the steps presented is exemplary in nature, and thus, the order of the steps can be different in various embodiments, including where certain steps can be simultaneously performed, unless expressly stated otherwise. “A” and “an” as used herein indicate “at least one” of the item is present; a plurality of such items may be present, when possible. Except where otherwise expressly indicated, all numerical quantities in this description are to be understood as modified by the word “about” and all geometric and spatial descriptors are to be understood as modified by the word “substantially” in describing the broadest scope of the technology. “About” when applied to numerical values indicates that the calculation or the measurement allows some slight imprecision in the value (with some approach to exactness in the value; approximately or reasonably close to the value; nearly). If, for some reason, the imprecision provided by “about” and/or “substantially” is not otherwise understood in the art with this ordinary meaning, then “about” and/or “substantially” as used herein indicates at least variations that may arise from ordinary methods of measuring or using such parameters. 
     Although the open-ended term “comprising,” as a synonym of non-restrictive terms such as including, containing, or having, is used herein to describe and claim embodiments of the present technology, embodiments may alternatively be described using more limiting terms such as “consisting of” or “consisting essentially of.” Thus, for any given embodiment reciting materials, components, or process steps, the present technology also specifically includes embodiments consisting of, or consisting essentially of, such materials, components, or process steps excluding additional materials, components or processes (for consisting of) and excluding additional materials, components or processes affecting the significant properties of the embodiment (for consisting essentially of), even though such additional materials, components or processes are not explicitly recited in this application. For example, recitation of a composition or process reciting elements A, B and C specifically envisions embodiments consisting of, and consisting essentially of, A, B and C, excluding an element D that may be recited in the art, even though element D is not explicitly described as being excluded herein. 
     As referred to herein, disclosures of ranges are, unless specified otherwise, inclusive of endpoints and include all distinct values and further divided ranges within the entire range. Thus, for example, a range of “from A to B” or “from about A to about B” is inclusive of A and of B. Disclosure of values and ranges of values for specific parameters (such as amounts, weight percentages, etc.) are not exclusive of other values and ranges of values useful herein. It is envisioned that two or more specific exemplified values for a given parameter may define endpoints for a range of values that may be claimed for the parameter. For example, if Parameter X is exemplified herein to have value A and also exemplified to have value Z, it is envisioned that Parameter X may have a range of values from about A to about Z. Similarly, it is envisioned that disclosure of two or more ranges of values for a parameter (whether such ranges are nested, overlapping or distinct) subsume all possible combination of ranges for the value that might be claimed using endpoints of the disclosed ranges. For example, if Parameter X is exemplified herein to have values in the range of 1-10, or 2-9, or 3-8, it is also envisioned that Parameter X may have other ranges of values including 1-9, 1-8, 1-3, 1-2, 2-10, 2-8, 2-3, 3-10, 3-9, and so on. 
     When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. 
     Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments. 
     Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature&#39;s relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. 
     The present technology relates to a storage trunk  100 , an embodiment of which is shown generally in  FIGS.  1 - 6   . The storage trunk  100  is configured for ease of transport and includes features positioned to optimize durability and ease of use. Aspects of the storage trunk  100  further facilitate storage and stacking thereof with respect to other such storage trunks  100 . The storage trunk  100  configuration can provide improved weatherproofing compared to other storage containers, allowing the storage trunk  100  to safely store items outdoors during inclement weather. 
     With reference to  FIGS.  1 - 4   , the storage trunk  100  includes a container  102 , a lid  104 , and a seal  106 . The lid  104  can be removably secure to the container  102  by a latch  108 . The storage trunk  100  can be formed using any durable, water-resistant material. As a non-limiting example, plastic can be used. More specifically, the storage trunk  100  can be formed from various polyolefins and mixtures thereof, polypropylene, high density polyethylene (HDPE), and/or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). One of ordinary skill in the art can select any suitable material for forming the storage trunk  100  within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     As shown in  FIG.  2   , the container  102  can have an upper surface  110 , a plurality of sidewalls  112 ,  114 ,  116 ,  118 , and a bottom surface  120 . The plurality of sidewalls  112 ,  114 ,  116 ,  118  can include a first sidewall  112 , a second sidewall  114 , a front sidewall  116 , and a rear sidewall  118 . The container  102  can include a ridge  122  disposed on the upper surface  110 . The ridge  122  can be a semi-cylindrical portion that extends upwardly from the upper surface  110  and configured to contact the seal  106 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable shape for the ridge  122  and a complementary shape for the seal  106  to allow for the ridge  122  to contact at least a portion of the seal  106  therein. 
     With continued reference to  FIG.  2   , the container  102  can include a handle  124  disposed on the upper surface  110 . As a non-limiting example, the handle  124  can include a handle recess  123  disposed on the upper surface of the handle. Alternatively, the handle  124  can be a protuberance  125  extending outwardly from the container. With further reference to  FIG.  2   , the container  102  can include a second handle  126 . Where the container  102  include a pair of handles  124 ,  126 , the handles  124 ,  126  can be disposed on opposite sides of the upper surface  110  of the container  102 . As a non-limiting example, the first handle  124  can be disposed on the upper surface  110  adjacent to the first sidewall  112  and the second handle  126  can be disposed on the upper surface  110  adjacent to the second sidewall  114 . The first handle  124  and the second handle  126  can be configured to provide an ergonomic location for a user to lift the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . Advantageously, one or both of the handles  124 ,  126  can allow for the trunk  100  to be easily transported or carried. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  1 - 2  and  5   , at least one of the first sidewall  112 , the second sidewall  114 , the front sidewall  116 , and the rear sidewall  118  can have a support indentation  128 . The support indentation  128  can extend inwardly from the container  102  and can provide structural support for the storage trunk  100 . The support indentation  128  can extend inwardly from the container  102  for any depth such that support (e.g., resistance to flexing) is provided to the storage trunk  100 . There can be any number of support indentations  128  along the first sidewall  112 , the second sidewall  114 , the front sidewall  116 , and/or the rear sidewall  118 . Advantageously, this can allow for the storage trunk  100  to have a desired number of support indentations  128  adequate to provide additional structural support for variable sizes of the storage trunk  100 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable number of support indentations  128  to allow for the storage trunk  100  to have additional support. 
     With continued reference to  FIGS.  1 - 2  and  5   , the support indentation  128  can be any shape such that support is provided to the storage trunk  100 . As a non-liming example, and as shown in  FIG.  1   , the support indentations  128  can be polygonal in shape. Further, the support indentations  128  can be any height and any length along the first sidewall  112 , the second sidewall  114 , the front sidewall  116 , and/or the rear sidewall  118 . As such, the support indentation  128  can be uniform in shape and size, or variable in shape and size, as determined by the structural needs of the storage trunk  100 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable height, width, and depth for the support indentations  128  within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     The container  102  can include one or more recesses  130  disposed on the upper surface  110 , as provided in  FIG.  2   . Each recess  130  can extend downwardly from the upper surface  110  and, in some embodiments, each recess  130  can be connected to both the upper surface  110  and one or more of first sidewall  112 , the second sidewall  114 , the front sidewall  116 , and/or the rear sidewall  118 . Each recess  130  can have a latch receiving component  132  configured to removably and rotatably connect to the latch  108 . In this way, a pair of recesses  130  and associated latch receiving components  132  can flank each latch  108 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  2   , the container  102  can include one or more openings  134  on the upper surface  110 . Each opening  134  can be configured to receive a portion of the lid  104  and can be any shape and size and act as a guide as the lid  104  is placed on the container  102  and ensure that the container  102  and lid  104  fit together properly and allow for a weatherproof seal when as the latch  108  is closed. As a non-limiting example, the opening  134  can be cylindrical in shape. Further, the opening  134  can be a hollow channel without a bottom portion or the opening can have a bottom portion, as desired. Advantageously, the opening  134  can allow for a more secure connection between the container  102  and the lid  104 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable shape, size, and number of openings  134  within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     With reference to  FIGS.  1 ,  3 , and  5   , the container  102  of the storage trunk  100  can have on or more tie-down elements  136 . The tie-down element  136  can be any shape that can allow for the storage trunk  100  to be secured. The tie-down element  136  can be a protrusion such as a hook-like projection, as one non-limiting example. Advantageously, the tie-down element  136  can allow for the storage trunk  100  to be secured to a surface. With further reference to  FIGS.  1 ,  3 , and  5   , one or more tie-down elements  136  can be disposed on one or more of the first sidewall  112 , the second sidewall  114 , the front sidewall  116 , and the rear sidewall  118 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select any suitable location on the container  102  or the lid  104  of the storage trunk  100  within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , the main body can include a stacking stop disposed on the container and adjacent to the handles. The stacking stop can militate against a first storage trunk  100  and a subsequent storage trunk from fully stacking within each other and creating a vacuum. Advantageously, this can allow the storage trunk to be stored without becoming stuck and breaking. 
     The lid  104 , as shown in the embodiment of the storage trunk  100  depicted in the figures, can have a top section  140  and a lip  142 . The lip  142  can form an outer perimeter  144  of the lid  104  and can be adapted to fit around the upper surface  110  of the container  102 . Further, the top section  140  can be located within the outer perimeter  144  formed by the lip  142 . At least one protuberance  146  can extend downwardly from the lip  142  of the lid  104 . The protuberance  146  can be adapted to fit in the opening  134  of the container  102 . The protuberance  146  can be cylindrical in shape, however, any suitable size and shape can be used, as desired. The protuberance  146  can form a friction fit or other fit with the opening  134  of the container  102 , as desired. Various complementary shapes and sizes of the protuberance  146  of the lid  104  and the opening  134  of the container  102  can be used to facilitate coupling of the lid  104  to the container  102 . 
     With reference to  FIG.  2   , the lid  104  can include one or more latch receiving sections  148 . The latch receiving section  148  can be a recessed section disposed on the lip  142  of the lid  104 . The latch receiving section  148  can have a shape adapted to direct the latch  108  into position and can include at least one lock receiving section  150 . However, the lock receiving section  150  can be any component capable of securing or locking the latch  108  to the lid  104 . 
     With reference now to  FIG.  3   , the lid  104  can include one or more support ridges  152 . The support ridge  152  can be disposed on an interior surface  154  of the lip  142 . Further, the support ridge  152  can be disposed on at least one corner section  156  of the lid  104  and on the interior surface  154  of the lip  142 . Alternatively, the support ridges  152  can be disposed on the interior side of the lid  104 . The support ridges  152  can be in a grid configuration and, more specifically, the grid configuration can having multiple intersecting lines in a perpendicular pattern. In a more particular embodiment, the support ridge  152  can be disposed on the corner section  156  of the lid  104  and a side section  158  of the lid  104 . Support components  160  can also be included on the lid  104 , as determined by one of skill in the art. As a non-limiting example, the lid  104  can include multiple ridges and indentations that act as support components  160 . More specifically, the support component  160  can be in the shape of a grid, as shown in  FIG.  3   , that allows for the lid  104  to have improved rigidity and decrease flexibility of the lid  104 . The additional flexibility can militate against the lid  104  breaking. Further, the support components  160  can provide additional support to the lid  104  with respect to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100  and with respect to other bins or items stacked on top of the storage trunk  100 , including another storage trunk  100 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , a lid channel  162  can be disposed on one or both of the lip  142  and the top section  140  of the lid  104 . The lid channel  162  can be a semi-cylindrical recessed portion. One of skill in the art can select any suitable shape and configuration for the lid channel  162  within the scope of the present disclosure. The lid channel  162  can be adapted to form a complete channel in cooperation with the ridge  122  when the lid  104  is secured to the container  102 , as seen in  FIG.  6   . 
     The seal  106 , as shown in  FIGS.  4  and  6   , can be adapted to fit within the container ridge  122  and the lid channel  162 . The seal  106  can be integral with or removably connected to the lid channel  162 . When the lid  104  is secured to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 , the seal  106  can fill the hollow space formed between the container ridge  122  and the lid channel  162 . Desirably, the container ridge  122  can allow for the container  102  to contact a greater amount of surface area of the seal  106  and provide for a better weatherproofing barrier. The seal  106  can be any suitable size and shape, as determined by one of skill in the art, such that the seal  106  can fit within the container ridge  122  and the lid channel  162 . The seal  106  can be formed from any suitable waterproof material. As a non-limiting example, rubber can be used to form the seal  106 . More specifically, butyl rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM), or silicone rubber can be used to form the seal  106 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select any suitable material for forming the seal  106  within the scope of the present disclosure. Further, the seal can be hollow or solid and one of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable seal  106  type for within the scope of the present disclosure 
     Further, the lid can include a second channel  191  configured to house a second seal (not shown). Advantageously, the second channel  191  and the second seal can allow for a more robust weatherproofing. One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable seal number and seal configuration within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     With continued reference to  FIG.  6   , the lid  104  can include a terminus foot  188  disposed adjacent to a leg  190  and configured to contact a terminus ledge  192  of the container  102 . The terminus ledge  192  of the container  102  can be disposed to adjacent to the lip XXX. Advantageously, the terminus foot  188  and the terminus ledge  192  can cooperate in direct contact to militate against liquid entering the storage trunk  100  or contacting the seal  106 , as shown in  FIG.  6   . Further, the lip XXX of the container  102  can include an outer edge  194 . Desirably, the leg  190  of the lid  104  and the outer edge  194  of the container  102  can cooperate in direct contact to militate against liquid entering the storage trunk  100  or contacting the seal  106 , as shown in  FIG.  6   . A first angle formed between the leg  190  and the outer edge  194  contact point and the terminus foot  188  and the terminus ledge  192  can further militate against liquid entering the storage trunk. As a non-limiting example, the angle can be between about 30° and about 150°. One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable angle between the leg  190  and the outer edge  194  contact point and the terminus foot  188  and the terminus ledge  192  within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     With further reference to  FIG.  6   , the lid  104  can include a block  196  and the upper surface  110  of the container  102 . Advantageously, the block  196  and the upper surface  110  can cooperate in direct contact to militate against liquid entering the storage trunk  100  or contacting the seal  106 , as shown in  FIG.  6   . A second angle formed between the leg  190  and the outer edge  194  contact point and the block  196  and the upper surface  110  can further militate against liquid entering the storage trunk. Advantageously, the multiple contact points provided in conjunction with the container ridge  122  can provide for robust weatherproofing. As a non-limiting example, the angle can be between about 30° and about 150°. One of ordinary skill in the art can select a suitable angle between the leg  190  and the outer edge  194  contact point and the block  196  and the upper surface  110  within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     With reference again to  FIGS.  1 - 2   , the latch  108  can be rotatably connected to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100  and can removably secure the lid  104  to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . The latch  108  can have at least one connecting means (not shown) for rotatably connecting the latch  108  to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . The connecting means can be a cylindrical protrusion adapted to fit into the latch receiving component  132  disposed on the recess  130  of the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . The latch  108  can be substantially U-shaped and adapted to fit over the lip  142  of the lid  104 , thereby securing the lid  104  to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . One of ordinary skill in the art can select any suitable size and shape for the latch  108 , as well as any suitable means for connecting the latch  108  to the container  102  and the lid  104 . 
     The latch  108  can further include a releasing ridge (not shown). The releasing ridge can extend upwardly from the latch  108 . Desirably, the releasing ridge can be adapted to allow a user to open and close the latch  108  quickly and easily. Further, in particular embodiments, the latch  108  can also include at least one locking mechanism (not shown). The locking mechanism can also be adapted to form a friction or other fit with the lock receiving section  150  of the lid  104 . Any suitable latch  108  can be employed, as determined by one of skill in the art. 
     With reference to  FIG.  1   , one or more primary latches  164  can be rotatably connected to one or both of the front sidewall  116  of the container  102  and the rear sidewall  118  of the container  102 . The primary latches  164  can include one or more connecting means (not shown) for connecting to one or more latch receiving components  132  disposed on the front sidewall  116  and the rear sidewall  118 . In certain embodiments, the size and shape of each of the primary latches  164  can be different. Conversely, the size and shape of each of the primary latches  164  can be substantially similar. Advantageously, the primary latches  164  can work together to create a secure connection between the lid  104  and the container  102 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG.  1   , the storage trunk  100  can have one or more secondary latches  165 , where in the embodiment shown include a first sidewall end latch  166  and a second sidewall end latch  168 . The first end latch  166  can be rotatably connected to the first sidewall  112  of the container  102 , and the second end latch  168  can be rotatably connected to the second sidewall  114  of the container  102 . The first sidewall end latch  166  can be adapted to rotatably connect to a pair latch receiving components  132  of the first sidewall. Likewise, the second sidewall end latch  168  can be adapted to rotatably connect to a pair latch receiving components  132  of the second sidewall. In certain embodiments, the size and shape of the first sidewall end latch  166  and the second sidewall end latch  168  can be different. Conversely, the size and shape of each of the first sidewall end latch  166  and the second sidewall end latch  168  can be substantially similar. Further, the size and shape of each of the plurality of primary latches  164  and the size and shape of each of the plurality of secondary latches  165  can be the same. Advantageously, the secondary latches  165  can create a secure connection between the lid  104  and the container  102 . The secondary latches  165  can also work together with the primary latches  164  to secure the lid  104  to the container  102 . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  1  and  5   , the storage trunk  100  can include one or more wheels  170 . The wheel  170  can be disposed on or adjacent to the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . The wheel  170  can be generally cylindrical in shape and can include a plurality of treads. A pair of wheels  170  can be disposed in respective wheel well sections  172  of the storage trunk  100 , as shown in  FIGS.  1 ,  3 , and  5   . The wheels  170  can include a plurality of reinforcement elements  174 , as determined by one of skill in the art. As non-limiting examples, the reinforcement elements  174  can be wheel recesses  176  that are hexagonal in shape, or support bars  178 , such as treads, that are cylindrical in shape. Any suitable reinforcement element  174  can be employed, as desired. 
     With continued reference to  FIG.  5   , the storage trunk can have a pair of wheels  170 , specifically, a first wheel  180  and a second wheel  182  connected using a wheel axel  184 . The wheel axel  184 , as shown in  FIG.  5   , can be housed in a cavity  186  of the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 . The first wheel  180  can be disposed outside of the container  102  adjacent the first sidewall  112  and the front sidewall  116 , and the second wheel  182  can be disposed outside of the container  102  adjacent the first sidewall  112  and the rear sidewall  118 . 
     Advantageously, one or more of the support indentations  128  and a bottom surface indentation  153  increase the structural integrity of the container  102 , while the lip  142 , support ridges  152 , and support components  160  increase the structural integrity of the lid  104  of the storage trunk  100 . The wheel  170  and the handle  124  can allow the storage trunk to be easily lifted and transported. Additionally, and desirably, the primary latches  164  and secondary latches  166 ,  168 , in combination with the container  102  of the storage trunk  100 , the lid  104 , the container ridge  122 , the lid channel  162 , and the seal  106 , are adapted to form a waterproof seal for keeping the contents of the storage trunk  100  safe and dry. 
     Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms, and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail. Equivalent changes, modifications and variations of some embodiments, materials, compositions and methods can be made within the scope of the present technology, with substantially similar results.