Abstract: An apparatus for removing foreign matter from a solution of paint or the like. The apparatus includes a vacuous vessel for receiving the paint solution which has been strained; a straining assembly which has a main body mounted in fluid communication with the vacuous vessel; and a plurality of removable filter elements positioned internally of the main body and operable selectively to remove foreign matter from the solution of paint which is passed therethrough.

Abstract: Apparatus for training skiers the apparatus including a frame mounting a pair of resilient cords which interconnect the frame and the tails of the individual skis for supporting the tails of skis in elevated relation and pivot assemblies mounted on the tips of skis and rested on a supporting surface and operable to allow a skier wearing the skis to swing the skis and pivot the skis about their respective longitudinal axes for purposes of simulating various ski maneuvers.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting row crops having a mobile frame; harvesting units mounted on the frame and adapted for individual movement under the control of field workers borne thereby toward and from the row crop for harvesting of the crop therefrom; and in the preferred embodiment, an assembly mounted on the frame for depolying a continuous tray on the earth surface bearing the crop so harvested for sun drying thereof.

Abstract: A gaseous contaminant dosimeter apparatus for collecting, for subsequent analysis, a gaseous contaminant in proportion to its average concentration in the ambient atmosphere over a predetermined collection period. The gaseous contaminant dosimeter apparatus includes a closed chamber containing a medium capable of chemically or physically combining with the selected gaseous contaminant, and porous diffusive material formed from a material through which the contaminant may diffuse at a rate that is proportional to its atmospheric concentration and substantially unaffected by convective movements of the ambient atmosphere, is mounted in fluid impeding relation with the chamber. The diffusive material includes at least two layers of microporous membrane material having a multiplicity of pores which individually have effective cross-sectional dimensions that are smaller than the mean free path length of the contaminant, the membrane material being mounted on the opposite sides of a porous support substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing material from a work area during substantially continuous movement therealong, the apparatus having a frame; a wheel assembly mounted on the frame for rotation about a substantially upright axis of rotation; a plurality of material removing members mounted on the wheel assembly in outward extension therefrom; and an assembly for mounting the frame on a vehicle for movement along the work area with a portion of the wheel assembly in ground engagement whereby the wheel assembly is rotated to remove material from the work area with the removing members.

Abstract: A container for dispensing flexible material having a housing adapted to receive the flexible material with an end portion in a dispensing position; and a control mechanism borne by the housing overlaying the dispensing position for resisting movement of the flexible material therethrough while permitting the flexible material to be pulled from the housing therethrough by the end portion for dispensing in selected lengths.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree denominated varietally as "Olympia" which is somewhat similar to the Red Jim Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) with which it is most closely related, but which is distinguished therefrom, and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is mature for commercial harvest approximately September 2 through September 23 at Fresno, Calif.; and which has fruit that has a bright red and glabrous skin; a firm flesh; and noteworthy storage characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct Apple Tree denominated varietally as "Merrigold", generally resembling the Golden Delicious Apple Tree (unpatented); but bearing fruit having a yellow-green skin and yellow-white flesh and which is mature for harvesting approximately mid-August; approximately 1 month earlier than that of the Golden Delicious Apple Tree, at Dordogne, France.

Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine denominated varietally as Micala generally resembling the Ribier Grapevine (unpatented) but characterized as to novelty by producing grapes which are ready for harvest approximately August 5 to August 15 at Fowler, Calif., and furthermore by producing berries which are substantially seedless and which have a dark substantially black color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is characterized by a date of maturity of July 26, under the cultural conditions prevailing at Sanger, Calif., which is approximately four days prior to the Casselman Plum Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,756), with which it is most closely similar, and which is further distinguished as to novelty by producing a plum which has exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree which is characterized by a date of maturity of approximately May 19 through May 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing at LeGrand, Calif., which is approximately three days prior to the King Cherry Tree of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,478, and the Bing Cherry Tree (unpatented) with which it is most closely similar, and which it is further distinguished as to novelty by producing a cherry which has exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine denominated varietally as "Rouge" generally resembling the Emperor grapevine (unpatented) but characterized as to novelty by producing grapes which are ready for commercial harvesting approximately September 10 to October 15 at Delano, Calif. and which furthermore produce berries which are substantially greater in size and which have a different color than that of the Emperor variety of grapevine.

Abstract: The grapevine particularly characterized by its production of berries which are generally similar to those produced by the Emperor Grapevine (unpatented) but which is characterized as to novelty by producing grapes which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately September 1 through September 15 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the September Grand Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,755) from which it was derived as a chance sport but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is mature for commercial harvesting approximately September 3 through September 19 at Clovis, Calif. and which has excellent shipping and storage characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree denominated varietally as "Summer Lion--Three" which is somewhat similar to the Red Lion Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,591) and the May Grand Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794) with which it is most closely related but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately July 25 through August 5 in Fresno County, Calif. and which further produces fruit that has a large size, a yellow-colored firm flesh, and is freestone by nature.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine Tree which is somewhat similar to the Arm King Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,943) and the Summer Grand Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,879) with which it is most closely related but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately May 18 through May 25 in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of central California, and which further produces fruit which display a dark red skin color and which have a firm flesh and a clingstone nature.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the Red Lion Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,591) and the May Grand Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794) with which it is most closely related but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately July 1 through July 12 in Fresno County, Calif. and which further produces fruit that exhibits a bright red skin color, a yellow colored, firm flesh and has excellent eating qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the May Grand Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794), and the Red Lion Nectarine Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,591) with which it is most closely related but which it is distinguished therefrom by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately July 10 through July 19 and which further produces a very large, globose shaped fruit having a freestone nature and which exhibits a dark burgundy red to a lighter cherry red skin color, a clear amber-yellow colored flesh and has excellent eating qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is denominated varietally as "Viking Pride" and which is somewhat similar to the Durado Plum Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,925) with which it is most closely related, the subject variety characterized by producing fruit which have a deep red skin color and a yellow flesh color, and which is ripe for commercial harvesting approximately June 13 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.