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A kinetic activity gumball-dispensing device has a hopper containing a plurality of gumballs and has at least one alternate-material ball, where the alternate-material ball travels along a first visible route which begins and ends in an opaque enclosure and which is defined by a series of visually i

A kinetic activity gumball-dispensing device has a hopper containing a plurality of gumballs and has at least one alternate-material ball, where the alternate-material ball travels along a first visible route which begins and ends in an opaque enclosure and which is defined by a series of visually interesting kinetic activities. The gumballs are dispensed along a second visible route after the return of the alternate-material ball from the first route, which second route begins adjacent the opaque enclosure. The gumball-dispensing device thus gives the appearance that the gumball dispensed is the ball which traveled the first visible route. The series of kinetic activities includes an inclined, pendular staircase with a series of pivoting, pendular steps; a turntable; an elevator having a pivoting carrier; a swivelling bucket mechanism; and a trampoline means aligned to intercept the alternate-material ball falling from the bucket. Computer controlling means receive signals from sensors connected to the kinetic activity mechanisms to control timing and operation.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A kinetic activity gumball-dispensing device, comprising:(a) a hopper containing a plurality of gumballs;(b) at least one alternate-material ball;(c) a first route for said alternate-material ball, said alternate material ball being visible at least along a portion of sai

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A kinetic activity gumball-dispensing device, comprising:(a) a hopper containing a plurality of gumballs;(b) at least one alternate-material ball;(c) a first route for said alternate-material ball, said alternate material ball being visible at least along a portion of said first route;(d) a second route for said gumballs;(e) means to release said alternate-material ball along said first route, and means to receive said alternate-material ball from said first route; and(f) means to dispense one of said gumballs along said second route;(g) whereby said alternate-material ball can travel said first route predictably and repeatedly to provide a reliable means for the gumball dispensing-device to perform visually-interesting kinetic activities.