Abstract: A bead dispenser comprising an elongated housing in which beads are held in at least two separated bead columns, and a dispensing nozzle at one end of the elongated housing through which the beads are dispensed. A dispensing mechanism dispenses beads from a column, whereby one of the bead columns is selected from which to dispense a bead through the bead dispenser.
Abstract: A bead dispensing system including a storage device, a bead dispensing means which includes a bead release mechanism, a conduit for guiding beads from the storage device to the bead dispensing means and a related method of creating artwork.
Abstract: A spinning toy comprises a pair of spaced disc bodies connected by a transverse shaft forming a gap therebetween. A sting is attached to the shaft in the gap and the toy can be spun on the string. A release mechanism releases the attachment of the string on the shaft while the toy is spinning.