1. A combined strainer and valve release structure for a paint pump apparatus wherein the pump apparatus includes an inlet
check valve, the combined strainer and valve release structure comprising:
a) a strainer positionable with respect to the inlet check valve and having at least one surface with apertures therethrough
to permit flow of liquid to the check valve and to prevent movement of solids larger than the apertures from passing through
the surface to the check valve; and
b) a pushrod connected to the strainer and located in a rest position adjacent a movable member of the check valve wherein
the pushrod is movable to an actuated position to displace the movable member
wherein at least a portion of the strainer returns the pushrod from the actuated position to the rest position when the pushrod
is released from the actuated position.
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