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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 19, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
James Keifer, Malibu, CA (US);
Alan Cusolito, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Assignee:
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
273273 ; 273280 ;
Abstract
A base supports a rotatable turntable having a plurality of capsule bases each having capsule recesses formed therein. A plurality of capsule lids are pivotally supported upon the turntable and overlie their respective capsule bases providing closure of the recesses. A plurality of stationary cams are supported beneath the turntable and communicate with a corresponding plurality of cam following flanges which operate the capsule lids. A motor drive rotates the turntable upon the base such that the cam following flanges of the lids are intermittently pivoted to open positions as they pass some of the cams.