1. Technical Field
Aspects of this document relate generally to dispensing apparatus for consumer goods, snacks, nuts, and related items.
2. Background Art
Dispensing devices are known in the art to provide a number of consumer products by rotating a handle or knob. Some devices include gumball machines, bulk cereal dispensers, and similar dispensing apparatus. The dispensing devices may be refillable and provide a simple and sanitary way of providing small portions of bulk products. Traditional dispensing devices use a paddle wheel style agitator which rotates in the direction of the dispenser exit. While the paddle wheel style agitator does direct the product toward the dispenser exit, there is the potential for crushing or damaging the products between edges of the dispenser and the agitator.