Weighted objects with tether and means for twisting tether to raise and lower objects

A device, comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether;
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• means for causing said twisting means to periodically orbit so as to move said weighted object horizontally whereby three-dimensional movement of said object can be achieved;
• and a second tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object and a weight attached to a second end of said second tether.

A device, comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether;
• means for causing said twisting means to periodically orbit so as to move said weighted object horizontally whereby three-dimensional movement of said object can be achieved;
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• at least one hoop positioned on the tether and which is freely rotatable thereabout.

A device, comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether;
• means for causing said twisting means to periodically orbit so as to move said weighted object horizontally whereby three-dimensional movement of said object can be achieved;
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• at least one target positioned within the range of movement of said weighted object, wherein said target has a first opening sized to permit said tether to pass through and a second opening sized to permit said weighted object to pass through, said first opening being narrower than said second opening and said weighted object.

A device comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means mounted in a power head positioned above said tether and above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether;
• and
• means mounted in said power head for causing said twisting means to periodically orbit so as to move said weighted object horizontally whereby three-dimensional movement of said object can be achieved, said orbiting means including an elongated support member mounting said twisting means, and means for rotating said elongated support member about a central position.

A device, comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached to a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means mounted in a power head positioned above said tether and above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether, said twisting means comprising means for mounting said tether, said mounting means being attached to a first gear, said first gear being journaled in a circular plate at a position spaced from an axis of said circular plate and a single motor for rotating both said circular plate and said gear, and
• means mounted in said power head for causing said twisting means to periodically orbit so as to move said weighted object horizontally whereby three-dimensional movement of said object can be achieved, said orbiting means including an elongated support member mounting said twisting means, and means for rotating said elongated support member about a central position.

A device, comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether, said means for twisting said tether having a rotating shaft defining an axis, said rotating shaft being drivingly connected to said tether such that rotation of said shaft causes circular movement of said tether, said rotating shaft extending downwardly from means causing said shaft to rotate, said shaft being positioned entirely above said tether, said second end of said tether attached to said means for twisting at a point off-axis said axis of said rotating shaft;
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• means in said weighted object for producing visible light.

A device, comprising:

• a weighted object;
• a flexible tether attached at a first end thereof to said weighted object;
• means above said weighted object and connected to a second end of said tether for twisting said tether to cause said weighted object to spin and for raising and lowering said weighted object as a result of coiling of said tether;
• means for causing said twisting means to periodically orbit so as to move said weighted object horizontally whereby three-dimensional movement of said object can be achieved, wherein said weighted object includes at least one writing element beneath the weighted object to interact with a drawing surfact to produce designs exhibiting periodic features related to orbiting of said weighted object, wherein said writing element is offset from the axis of rotation of said weighted object.