Abstract: A treadmill exercise apparatus which accommodates displacement of the moving treadmill deck about the vertical axis and the longitudinal axis, and optionally about the lateral axis, simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention is an exercise device incorporating a treadmill platform and treadmill podium, whereby the user may walk/run on the treadmill, not only in the forward direction, but also in the side-to-side and backwards directions described above, while still facing the podium. This present invention provides a treadmill having a podium that can be adjusted with respect to the platform, so that regardless of the direction of travel in which the user is traveling on the platform (forward, side-to-side, or backwards), the user will always be facing the podium. This is accomplished by providing a pivoting podium element that pivots with respect to the platform.

Abstract: A second embodiment of the present invention is an exercise device incorporating a treadmill platform and treadmill podium, whereby the user may walk/run on the treadmill, not only in the forward direction, but also in the side-to-side and backwards directions described above, while still facing the podium. This embodiment of the present invention provides a treadmill having a podium that can be adjusted with respect to the platform, so that regardless of the direction of travel in which the user is traveling on the platform (forward, side-to-side, or backwards), the user will always be facing the podium. This is accomplished by providing a pivoting podium element that pivots with respect to the platform.

Abstract: A liquid metering dispenser is actuated by a trigger. The trigger releases a valve rod which is spring actuated to close a fluid pressure inlet, opening the discharge outlet of the dispenser to release a stored measured charge of liquid by operation of a spring actuated piston. The trigger is cocked by drawing the valve rod to close the discharge valve and open the liquid pressure inlet; the liquid under pressure enters the storage chamber, compressing the piston spring until it strikes an adjustable stop. The piston and spring assembly is readily removable for cleaning and servicing.