Cooler Shield

Abstract

The present invention is a removable liner for protecting the inner surface of a cooler from scratches and assisting with alleviating nasty odors that could mean an unpleasant experience for the user. The present invention is a specially designed cooler shield that is effective at creating a barrier between stored items and the inner surface of a cooler. This type of barrier is ideal to preserve the appearance of a cooler while in use. The liner can be manufactured using a variety of materials that are effective at shielding against damage and can be washed with household detergent.

1 . A liner for an interior compartment of a cooler having a lid, an upper edge surface, the liner comprising:
 an outer surface;   an inner surface mated to opposite side of said outer surface;   a left, right, front, rear, bottom sides;   a tubular hem that extends along a top rim of said liner;   a draw string that is inserted inside of said tubular hem;   at least one pocket attached to said inner surface; and   at least one loop attached to said inner surface.   
     
     
         2 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said liner is further designed in a disposable and non-disposal version. 
     
     
         3 . The liner of  claim 2 ; wherein said non-disposable version is further made to collapse at its four corners for storage. 
     
     
         4 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said outer and inner surfaces of said non-disposable version is made of a durable material. 
     
     
         5 . The liner of  claim 4 ; wherein said inner surface is further designed to hold moisture. 
     
     
         6 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein the top rim is formed to lie in a plane substantially symmetrical to said upper edge surface of the cooler, the top rim having a thickness which cooperates with and prevents interference with the cooler's lid. 
     
     
         7 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein the liner having a substantially flat or slightly curved bottom surface which substantially registers with a bottom surface of the cooler's interior compartment. 
     
     
         8 . The liner of  claim 7 ; the cooler having said interior compartment, the liner being adapted for placement within the cooler so that its outer surface register with the interior compartment of the cooler. 
     
     
         9 . The liner of  claim 6 ; wherein the liner's top rim is coupled to the bottom edge of said tubular hem. 
     
     
         10 . The liner of  claim 2 ; wherein said tubular hem of said disposable version further has an attached elastic securing band that allows the top rim of the disposable version to retract along an adjacent supporting surface. 
     
     
         11 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said tubular hem is further designed to form a tunnel-like aperture for receiving said draw string. 
     
     
         12 . The liner of  claim 10 ; wherein said tubular hem further can be easily stretched to a sufficient diameter that will allow the hem to be expanded and relaxed. 
     
     
         13 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said draw string is made of a durable material to withstand abrasion. 
     
     
         14 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said draw string can be further used to secure said top rim of liner hem in a fastened position. 
     
     
         15 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said pocket is designed to hold ordinary consumables. 
     
     
         16 . The liner of  claim 1 ; wherein said loop is designed from a stretchable material.