Abstract: The present invention relates to gravity based dispensers for washing machines that incorporate at least one storage reservoir and at least one dispersement chamber, wherein the dispersement chamber is adjusted by a user to regulate the amount of a liquid or granular material that is dispensed by the device. The device is controllable to allow a predetermined amount of the stored material to be dispensed into the dispersement chamber. The material is then flushed or dispersed from the chamber by the introduction of a fluid that is under pressure into the dispersement chamber.

Abstract: A seat, as may be used on a bicycle, providing improved efficiency and comfort for a rider. The seat comprises a split seat having two halves simultaneously rotatable about the longitudinal axis of a mounting post. The points of the two halves that are furthest from the mounting post are also movable up or down in conjunction with the up and down movements of the rider's legs. In addition, support portions of each half are pivotable about the longitudinal axis of the axle on which the support portions are mounted. A seat configured in this manner will rotate about the longitudinal axis of the mounting post, thus causing the right and left sides of the axle on which the support portions sit to move equal distances in opposite directions of each other, i.e., when the left side is forward, the right side will be rearward by an equal distance.