Removable cooler insert

Abstract

A removable cooler insert for a portable cooler, comprising an insert body having an outer peripheral surface proportional to an inner surface of the portable cooler, where the inner surface of the portable cooler defines a container. The removable cooler insert includes an elongate sealing member positioned on the outer peripheral surface to form a fluid tight seal between at least a compartment of the insert body and at least the container of the portable cooler.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a non-provisional of U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 836,281 filed Aug. 9, 2006; the prior application is herewith incorporated by reference in its entirety.INTRODUCTION[0002]Coolers have been used for many years to hold and to chill food such beverages and other items that otherwise might perish unless kept cool. Oftentimes, coolers are designed in a manner that provides for a single compartment in which to store items such as ice and food. Because of such designs, foods that are mixed with ice can become saturated by the ice and thus, become undesirable to consume. Additionally, liquid foods, such as water and juice, present in the cooler can also become undesirable to consume if such liquid foods are mixed with solid foods such as sandwiches that are not properly wrapped or protected from the consumable liquid.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS[0003]The images provided in the figures are not necessarily to scal...

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Benefits of technology

"The present patent is about a portable cooler with a removable cooler insert that can be positioned inside the cooler to separate food and liquids. The removable cooler insert is designed to create a fluid tight seal between the insert and the cooler, preventing fluids from entering or escaping. The insert has a variety of materials and can be molded or inflated. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a portable cooler with a removable cooler insert that can effectively separate food and liquids, keeping them fresher and more desirable for consumption."

Problems solved by technology

Because of such designs, foods that are mixed with ice can become saturated by the ice and thus, become undesirable to consume.

Additionally, liquid foods, such as water and juice, present in the cooler can also become undesirable to consume if such liquid foods are mixed with solid foods such as sandwiches that are not properly wrapped or protected from the consumable liquid.

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