Cooling unit cover

Abstract

The invention discloses an aesthetically pleasing, low cost cover for covering and a method for covering a cooler/air conditioning unit for preventing heat loss and blocking cold air from entering a home. The cover comprises an impermeable sheet capable of covering a cooler/air conditioning unit. The impermeable sheet has a first surface, a second surface and an edge extending about the perimeter of the sheet. The first surface of the sheet is capable of being positioned adjacent to a front surface of the cooler/air conditioning unit. A decorative surface is either printed on the second surface of the impermeable sheet or is a separate decorative sheet, which is secured to the second surface of the impermeable sheet. A securing system is provided for securing the edge of the impermeable sheet about the unit to prevent the escape of hot air and the entrance of cold air through the unit.

1 . A cover for covering a cooler/air conditioning unit for preventing heat loss and blocking cold air from entering a home, said cover comprising:
 (a) an impermeable sheet having a predetermined size and shape capable of covering such cooler/air conditioning unit, said impermeable sheet having a first surface, a second surface and an edge extending about the perimeter of said sheet, said first surface capable of being positioned adjacent to a front surface of such cooler/air conditioning unit;   (b) a decorative surface one of printed on said second surface of said impermeable sheet and secured to said second surface of said impermeable sheet; and   (c) means for securing said edge of said impermeable sheet about such cooler/air conditioning unit to prevent the escape of hot air and the entrance of cold air through such unit.   
   
   
       2 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  wherein said impermeable sheet is formed from a vinyl material. 
   
   
       3 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  wherein said decorative surface is formed from a decorative cloth material secured to said second surface of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       4 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  wherein said means for securing said edge comprises an elastic member attached to at least a portion of said edge of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       5 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  wherein said means for securing said edge comprises a drawstring member extending through at least a portion of said edge of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       6 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  wherein said means for securing said edge comprises one of an adhesive material, a series of hook and loop fasteners, and a series of clips attachable onto at least a portion of said edge of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       7 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  wherein said decorative surface comprises one of a sports theme, a character theme, a nature theme, a holiday theme, and a theme complimentary to the decor of such home. 
   
   
       8 . A cover as recited in  claim 1  including adjusting means for adjusting said predetermined size and shape of said impermeable sheet to fit such cooler/air conditioning unit. 
   
   
       9 . A cover as recited in  claim 8  wherein said adjusting means comprises one of a drawstring and hook and loop strap members. 
   
   
       10 . A method for covering a cooler/air conditioning unit for preventing heat loss and blocking cold air from entering a home, said method comprising:
 (a) providing an impermeable sheet having a predetermined size and shape capable of covering such cooler/air conditioning unit, said impermeable sheet having a first surface, a second surface and an edge extending about the perimeter of said sheet, said first surface capable of being positioned adjacent to a front surface of such cooler/air conditioning unit;   (b) providing a decorative surface one of printed on said second surface of said impermeable sheet and secured to said second surface of said impermeable sheet;   (c) placing said first side of said impermeable sheet adjacent to such front surface of such cooler/air conditioning unit; and   (d) securing said edge of said impermeable sheet about such cooler/air conditioning unit to prevent the escape of hot air and the entrance of cold air through such unit.   
   
   
       11 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein the step of providing said impermeable sheet comprises forming said impermeable sheet from a vinyl material. 
   
   
       12 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of providing a decorative surface on said second surface of said impermeable sheet comprises securing a decorative cloth material to said second surface of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       13 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of securing said edge comprises attaching an elastic member to at least a portion of said edge of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       14 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of securing said edge comprises providing a drawstring member such that it extends through at least a portion of said edge of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       15 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step for securing said edge comprises providing one of an adhesive material, a series of hook and loop fasteners, and a series of clips attachable onto at least a portion of said edge of said impermeable sheet. 
   
   
       16 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of providing a decorative surface comprises providing a surface surrounding one of a sports theme, a character theme, a nature theme, a holiday theme, and a theme complimentary to the decor of such home. 
   
   
       17 . A method as recited in  claim 10  including the step of providing an adjusting means for adjusting said predetermined size and shape of said impermeable sheet to fit such cooler/air conditioning unit. 
   
   
       18 . A method as recited in  claim 17  wherein said adjusting means comprises one of a drawstring and hook and loop strap members.