摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fluid transport apparatus which facilitates flow of fluid from a source to a receptacle. <P>SOLUTION: The fluid transport apparatus 100 includes: a fluid transport conduit 104 for transporting fluid, the fluid transport conduit having an inlet end 130 that is coupled to a fluid supply 108 and an outlet end 128 that is coupled to a receptacle 110; a deforming member 114 positioned proximate the fluid transport conduit and configured to deform a portion of the fluid transport conduit 104 selectively and propel the fluid through the fluid transport conduit; and a restoring member 112 positioned proximate the fluid transport conduit and configured to exert a force against the fluid transport conduit that opposes the deforming of the fluid transport conduit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |