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A general purpose mechanics toolbox that is able to withstand external environmental conditions and abuse is disclosed. Typically, the toolbox includes a main body having a front and top cover. Tubular gaskets run between the top and front covers and the body, thereby providing a watertight seal. Th

A general purpose mechanics toolbox that is able to withstand external environmental conditions and abuse is disclosed. Typically, the toolbox includes a main body having a front and top cover. Tubular gaskets run between the top and front covers and the body, thereby providing a watertight seal. The body is typically constructed of a high durability plastic. The toolbox can be closed and latched with a latch mechanism that can optionally be locked.

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1. A toolbox, comprising: a main body; a top cover connected to the main body; a front cover connected to the main body; one or more drawers located within the main body; and a seal located between the front cover and the main body and between the top cover and the main body; a latc

1. A toolbox, comprising: a main body; a top cover connected to the main body; a front cover connected to the main body; one or more drawers located within the main body; and a seal located between the front cover and the main body and between the top cover and the main body; a latch mechanism connected to the toolbox, the latch mechanism including a latch and a latch lock, the latch lock comprising: a substantially J-shaped body having a long portion and a short portion;an end cap connected to the end of the long portion; anda spring wrapped around the long portion and located between the end cap and the lower portion; a bracket formed when the toolbox is in a closed position, the bracket having an upper portion connected to the top cover and a lower portion connected to the front cover; wherein the latch mechanism is located within the bracket and wherein the latch is pivotally connected to the upper portion of the bracket. 2. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising handles depressed within a portion of the main body.3. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising feet connected to the bottom of the main body.4. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising depressions on the top cover.5. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a telescopic handle connected to the main body.6. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising wheels connected to the bottom of the main body.7. The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising compartments located on the front cover.8. A toolbox, comprising: a main body; a top cover connected to the main body; a front cover connected to the main body; one or more drawers located within the main body; and a seal located between the front cover and the main body and between the top cover and the main body, wherein the seal includes a ridged edge connected to the top cover and a ridged edge connected to the front cover; and wherein the seal further includes a gasket located with in a trench having an additional ridged edge oriented in opposition to the ridged edges of the top and front covers, the trench running along a lip of the main body and a gasket located within a trench having an additional ridged edge oriented in opposition to the ridged edge of the front cover, the trench running along a lip of the front cover. 9. The toolbox as claimed in claim 8, wherein the ridged edge of the top cover and the ridged edge in opposition are adapted to connect with and deform the main body gasket and the front cover gasket when the toolbox is in a closed position and the ridged edge of the front cover and the opposing gasket are adapted to connect with and deform the main body gasket when the toolbox is in a closed position.10. A storage box comprising: a main body; a top cover connected to the main body; a front cover connected to the main body; one or more drawers located within the main body; and a sealing mechanism, including: a ridged edge connected to the top cover and a ridged edge connected to the front cover;a gasket located with in a trench having an additional ridged edge oriented in opposition to the top cover and front cover ridges, the trench running along a lip of the main body and a gasket located within a trench having an additional ridged edge in opposition to the ridged edge of the top cover, the trench running along a lip of the front cover, wherein the ridged edge of the top cover and the opposing ridged edge are adapted to connect with and deform the main body gasket and the front cover gasket when the toolbox is in a closed position and the ridged edge of the front cover and the opposing ridged edge are adapted to connect with and deform the main body gasket when the toolbox is in a closed position; anda latch mechanism connected to the toolbox, including a latch and a latch lock.