Abstract: A peristaltic pump assembly for moving a working fluid. The pump assembly includes an expandable fluid that changes in volume due to the presence of a magnetic and/or electric field. The pump assembly also includes a flexible member interposed between the working fluid and the expandable fluid. The pump assembly further includes a field generator operable to cause the expandable fluid to change in volume by applying the magnetic and/or electric field to the expandable fluid. This, in turn, moves the flexible member to increase the pressure of the working fluid to thereby move the working fluid.

Abstract: A steering column restraining device for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a steering column mounted to a steering column support bracket. The steering column restraining device comprises a first bracket mounted to the steering column support bracket and a second bracket mounted to a floorboard of the vehicle. The first bracket and the second bracket are interconnected using a strap extending therebetween. The device thereby minimizes upward translation of the steering column during impact, which maximizes the effectiveness of the airbag and further minimizes potential injury to the driver.