Device and assembly for flipping cards and method of use

Abstract

A device (10) for flipping stacked cards from a first position to an opposite second position, the device comprising a flexible hollow cup-shaped member (12) having a base portion (13) defining a rim (14), and at least one recess (15) or aperture formed in or proximate a portion of the rim so that when the base portion is placed on a generally flat surface (16), there is formed at least one opening (17) that allows air to pass through when pressure is applied to an outer surface of the cup-shaped member

1 . A device for flipping stacked cards from a first position to an opposite second position, the device comprising a flexible hollow cup-shaped member having a base portion defining a rim, and at least one recess or aperture; characterized in that:
 the at least one recess or aperture is formed in or proximate a portion of the rim so that when the base portion is placed on a generally flat surface, there is formed at least one opening that allows air to pass through when pressure is applied to an outer surface of the cup-shaped member, and to direct a blast of air toward a base of a stack of cards disposed on said surface proximate the at least one opening, and thereby flip the cards from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , having a single elongated recess formed in the rim of the cup-shaped member. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , having multiple recesses formed in the rim of the cup-shaped member. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , having multiple apertures formed in the cup-shaped member proximate the rim. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , having at least one elongated aperture formed in the cup-shaped member proximate the rim. 
     
     
         6 . An assembly comprising:
 a device for flipping stacked cards from a first position to an opposite second position, the device comprising a flexible hollow cup-shaped member having a base portion defining a rim, and at least one recess or aperture; characterized in that:
 the at least one recess or aperture is formed in or proximate a portion of the rim so that when the base portion is placed on a generally flat surface, there is formed at least one opening that allows air to pass through when pressure is applied to an outer surface of the cup-shaped member, and to direct a blast of air toward a base of a stack of cards disposed on said surface proximate the at least one opening, and thereby flip the cards from the first position to the second position; and 
   a plunger element that is configured to push air out through the recess and/or apertures of the device.   
     
     
         7 . The assembly according to  claim 6 , wherein the device and the plunger element are joined to form a unitary construction. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly according to  claim 7 , wherein the device and the plunger element are sealed. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly according to  claim 6 , wherein a rim of the plunger element has a diameter slightly larger than that of the device. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly according to  claim 6 , wherein the at least one aperture includes an elongated slot. 
     
     
         11 . A method for using a device to play a game for flipping cards, the method comprising:
 (a) providing a device for flipping stacked cards from a first position to an opposite second position, the device comprising a flexible hollow cup-shaped member having a base portion defining a rim, and at least one recess or aperture; characterized in that:
 the at least one recess or aperture is formed in or proximate a portion of the rim so that when the base portion is placed on a generally flat surface, there is formed at least one opening that allows air to pass through when pressure is applied to an outer surface of the cup-shaped member, and to direct a blast of air toward a base of a stack of cards disposed on said surface proximate the at least one opening, and thereby flip the cards from the first position to the second position; 
   (b) placing a stack of cards on a surface;   (c) disposing the device in close proximity to the stack of cards with the recess and/or apertures facing the cards; and   (d) exerting pressure on an outer surface of the device so as to direct a blast of air toward a base of the stack of cards and thereby flip cards from a first position to an opposite second position;   whereby a player wins by flipping more cards than any other player.   
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein a player exerts hand pressure by pushing on the outer surface of the device. 
     
     
         13 . A method for using an assembly to play a game for flipping cards, the method comprising:
 (a) providing an assembly, the assembly comprising:
 a device for flipping stacked cards from a first position to an opposite second position, the device comprising a flexible hollow cup-shaped member having a base portion defining a rim, and at least one recess or aperture; characterized in that:
 the at least one recess or aperture is formed in or proximate a portion of the rim so that when the base portion is placed on a generally flat surface, there is formed at least one opening that allows air to pass through when pressure is applied to an outer surface of the cup-shaped member, and to direct a blast of air toward a base of a stack of cards disposed on said surface proximate the at least one opening, and thereby flip the cards from the first position to the second position; and 
 
 a plunger element that is configured to push air out through the recess and/or apertures of the device; 
   (b) placing a stack of cards on a surface;   (c) disposing the assembly in close proximity to the stack of cards with the plunger element uppermost and the recess and/or apertures facing the cards; and   (d) exerting pressure on an outer surface of the plunger element so as to direct a blast of air toward a base of the stack of cards and thereby flip cards from a first position to an opposite second position;   whereby a player wins by flipping more cards than any other player.   
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein a player exerts hand pressure by pushing on the outer surface of the plunger element.