Device for deflating an item

A device for deflating an inflated item in conjunction with a vacuum source, said device comprising:

• longitudinal stem having a first penetrating end with a tip portion and a second receiving end formed distal to said first penetrating end;
• a central aperture extending longitudinally within said stem between said first end and said second end;
• a planar annular plate formed contiguous with said second end, and substantially perpendicular to said stem and aperture;
• wherein upon placement of said vacuum source against said plate and insertion of said first penetrating end into an air valve on said inflated item, said tip portion displaces a counter valve within said air valve, and air is rapidly drawn from said item through said aperture.

A method for deflating an inflated item in conjunction with a vacuum source, comprising the steps of:

• providing a longitudinal stem having a first penetrating end with a tip portion and a second receiving end formed distal to said first penetrating end;
• a central aperture extending longitudinally within said stem between said first end and said second end;
• a planar annular plate formed contiguous with said second end, and substantially perpendicular to said stem and aperture;
• placing said vacuum source against said plate;
• inserting said first penetrating end into an air valve on said inflated item to a distance that results in the tip portion contacting and displacing a counter-valve within said air valve and results in a frictional connection between said stem and said valve;
• and,
• drawing air from said item through said aperture to said vacuum source.

A method for deflating an inflated item, comprising the steps of:

• providing a longitudinal stem having a first penetrating end with a tip portion and a second receiving end formed distal to said first penetrating end;
• a central aperture extending longitudinally within said stem between said first end and said second end;
• a planar annular plate formed contiguous with said second end, and substantially perpendicular to said stem and aperture;
• inserting said first penetrating end into an air valve on said inflated item to a distance that results in the tip portion contacting and displacing as counter-valve within said air valve and results in a frictional connection between said stem and said valve, whereby air flows out of said item through said aperture.