Abstract: A method and system for data input is provided. The method includes inputting data, reading a subset of a set of predefined machine-readable codes from a printed media, the printed media including thereon the set of predefined machine-readable codes and a set of human-readable indicia. Each of the set of human-readable indicia is associated with a respective one of the set of predefined machine-readable codes. Each of the set of human-readable indicia indicates a user-selectable input value. The subset of the plurality of predefined machine-readable codes consists of predefined machine-readable codes that have not been defaced. The method also includes saving as user input values the user-selectable input values indicated by the indicia that are associated with the machine-readable codes in the set of predefined machine-readable codes that have not been read.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for providing a decision support for users for selecting drilling and cutting elements for use in a construction material region, wherein areas of application of aggregate materials for concrete as a factor of the different drilling and cutting resistances of the aggregate materials in the zones are grouped in a geographical information storage medium. In this geographical information storage medium, a reference number is assigned to each of the zones, which represent a drilling and cutting resistance of a specific magnitude. The drilling and cutting elements to be used in an area of application of aggregate materials of specific drilling and cutting resistance are provided with a reference number corresponding to the reference number of the zones.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for an automated teller machine (ATM), a call center, and a monitoring system. Even when a call center installed in an area is not in its service hours, the system can cope with an inquiry from a user in real time and realize a smooth 24-hour service. The system includes the ATM, the call center for monitoring and controlling the state of the automated teller machine at a remote place, and the monitoring apparatus for sequentially registering run information received from the ATM, service information and operator information received from various locations in the world. When receiving an inquiry from a user, the monitoring apparatus refers to information previously held in a storage within the monitoring apparatus, transmits the inquiry to the call center in service, and also transmits machine information and operation information of the monitoring apparatus from the monitoring apparatus to the call center.

Abstract: A method and system for converting a first transaction account device to a second transaction account device wherein a card number associated with, or defined as, a first transaction account (e.g., stored value account) is re-associated with, or re-defined as, a second transaction account (e.g., credit card account).

Abstract: A method of providing Extranet security to prevent unauthorized access to an Extranet site. The method comprises transmitting an introductory web page from an Extranet server to a user requesting access to the secure Extranet site, wherein at least one user-data input field is provided on the web page prompting the user to enter their credit card number within the at least one user-data input field and transmitting the user-credit card number to an Extranet server which provides the credit card number to a security module, wherein the security module maintains a database of each of a plurality of predetermined authorized, user-credit card numbers.

Abstract: A self-authenticating smart card that authenticates the bearer thereof by verifying biometric personal data of the bearer, without storing reference biometric data at remote databases or outside the smart card and without transmitting the personal data through private or public data channels. The smart card can be implemented as a smart card combined with a conventional magnetic strip to permit use at establishments that are not configured to handle smart cards.

Abstract: The technique of the present invention assumes a watermark image including ID information as an image located in a frequency domain and makes the whole watermark image subjected to an inverse transform from the frequency domain to generate a transformed image. The technique subsequently adds the transformed image to a photographic image to obtain an embedded image with the ID information embedded therein as a digital watermark. The technique then records the embedded image in a predetermined card by means of printing, so as to issue an ID card. This arrangement enables easy detection of any illegal alteration of the ID card, for example, falsification of the photographic image.

Abstract: Amount information stored in an IC chip installed in a portable terminal has been encoded, and no key is contained in the same terminal for protection against unauthorized use. On the other hand, in order to allow the information to be viewed even offline, a portion of the information can be displayed by a specific application. After a viewer application is downloaded from a service provider, followed by mutual authentication with the IC chip, the application is enabled on the terminal, and the extent viewed is registered. Therefore, the amount information stored in the IC card or IC chip can be displayed even in an offline environment.

Abstract: A user programmable smart card interface system is disclosed having a smart card (10) and a reader/writer (1) which is able to read data from, and write data into, an electronic memory (19) carried by the card. A user terminal (100) having processing capacity can be used by a user to write customised data into the electronic memory (19). The user is then able to utilise his own data to control a data controlled equipment (120) as the user desires. A storage apparatus (1000) for smart cards and smart cards (501) with a tactile operating surface arc also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a memory card adapter structure, comprising a main body and a baseboard. The main body is overlapped on the baseboard and has a socket on one end. The socket can host different types of memory cards. There are multi PIN receptacles in the socket. On the baseboard, there is a containing hole against the PIN receptacles on the main body. Furthermore, there is a connector at one side of the baseboard. When the main body is coupled with the baseboard, the PIN receptacles will enter into the containing hole, and then the PINs in the receptacle will contact with the baseboard to form a closed circuit. In this way, different memory cards can be connected to the adapter to transfer signals and data at different times.

Abstract: An integrated scanner for scanning a barcode is formed on a common substrate. The scanner may include a micro-machined mirror, a laser diode, and a detector, mounted on a single substrate or several connected substrates. Lenses can be used to focus a laser beam from the laser diode as well as expand a laser beam deflected by the micro-machined mirror. The scanner may also scan a barcode without using a micro-machined mirror by rotating the laser diode.

Abstract: Techniques are described for distributed production of license plates, such as license plates for motor vehicles, in a secure manner. License plates may be printed at a local branch office subject to the control of a client computer. A server computer may regulate the operations of the client computers at the branch offices. The production system includes any of several security features to deter forgery and counterfeiting. For example, the security components that make up a finished license plate may be separately secured with unique security elements. The finished license plate may also have a unique security element.

Abstract: In a bar code reader, a bi-directional motor drive circuit affirmatively drives a scanning element in opposite directions to sweep a light beam across a target over a scan angle which is maintained substantially constant by a feedback circuit.

Abstract: A card connector with a first receiving slot for receiving a first card, and a second receiving slot for receiving a second card that has a thickness smaller than the first card wherein erroneous insertion of the second card into the first receiving slot designed for receipt of the first cards is prevented. The card connector having a stopper member and a cam member. The stopper member is supported in the first receiving slot by a supporting shaft. The stopper member pivots between a first position where the stopper member blocks the first receiving slot to prevent advancement of the first or second card, and a second position where advancement of the first or second card is unblocked. The cam member is pivotally supported in the card receiving slot by a supporting shaft arranged perpendicular to the supporting shaft of the stopper member and has a claw that abuts the stopper member to prevent the stopper member from pivoting to the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system comprising two elements. The first element is an optical storage medium which has the form of a circular disc having two parallel cutting edges of segments that are cut symmetrically in relation to the center. The second element is a rectangular card, especially formed from a synthetic material, having the size of a business or credit card. Said card, together with the optical storage medium, can be inserted into a disk drive of a writing and/or reading appliance. The inventive system comprises means which enable the two elements to be fixed in two positions in which said elements are rotated towards each other when the card (1) and the storage medium (3) are placed flat one upon the other.

Abstract: The invention concerns an installation providing data concerning an object (4), comprising an electronic label (2) fixed on said object (4) and including data storage means (6), the installation further comprising means for reading (18, 20, 22) at least part of the data stored in the electronic label (2) and accessing means (26, 32, 38) to at least a database (120, , 12n−1, 12n+1, , 12n+p) containing complementary data concerning said object (4). Furthermore, the database (120, , 12n−1, 12n+1, , 12n+p) is associated with an address, data locating (100, , 10n) the database are stored in the electronic label (2) and the access means (26, 32, 38) are adapted to access the database (120, , 12n−1, 12n+1, , 12n+p) on the basis of the locating data (100, , 10n) read by the reading means (18, 20, 22). The invention is useful for marking gas packages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a price indication label comprising an detachable label body which has a price indication region capable of indicating a current price in an advertisement region capable of advertising information for sales promotion. In order to improve such price indication labels, the surface material of the price indication region and the surface material of the advertisement region are different from each other.

Abstract: The IC card is capable of providing a plurality of services to an external device on one card, and comprises: a interface for the external device; a switch disposed on the IC card and that selects a service; a memory unit recording a information corresponding to a plurality of services and having a plurality areas each storing different information from another areas in security level; a CPU reading/writing information from/to the memory unit based on the service selected by the switch, and provides the selected service to the external device by way of the interface; a security level judgment unit judging the security level on an access status by the application to the memory areas; and a display unit displaying a kind of selected service or a security level of the service.

Abstract: A heater (30) is designed for a motor vehicle air conditioning system (10) and has at least one heat exchanger tube (58) which produces a heat conducting connection (54) between a heat generator (52) and at least one heat releaser via a medium which vaporizes and condenses in the heat exchanger tube. In order to be able to produce the heater (30) more economically, the heat generator (52) is made with an extruded profile (62, 84) to which at least one heat exchanger tube (58) is coupled by a heat conducting connection.

Abstract: In an air conditioner for a vehicle having a temperature-controlled apparatus such as a fuel cell system, a heater core heats air by using unnecessary thermal energy from the fuel cell system. Further, a switching valve is controlled to switch between a first circuit and a second circuit. Cooling water is circulated between the heater core and the fuel cell system in the first circuit, and passes through the heater core while by passing the fuel cell system in the second circuit. When a cooling water temperature flowing from the heater core is lower than a cooling water temperature from the fuel cell system, the switching valve is controlled by a control unit to select the first circuit. Accordingly, the heater core can effectively use the unnecessary thermal energy from the fuel cell system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a concrete floor, particularly a temperable concrete floor, containing an upper side and an underside, containing first concrete-free spaces, particularly cavities, that comprise at least one first wall surface, particularly two, three, four or more wall surfaces, along at least one section, said at least one first wall surface being essentially planar, concave, convex or corrugated or denticulate and being aligned not essentially parallel or perpendicular to the underside and/or upper side of the concrete floor, and containing second concrete-free spaces, particularly second cavities, whereby the first concrete-free spaces, particularly two, three, four or a plurality of first concrete-free spaces, and the second concrete-free spaces are arranged in the concrete floor in alternating succession, at least in sections, and, in particular, connectible to one another or connected to one another, whereby said first concrete-free spaces have a larger maximum diameter in crossect

Abstract: A method and apparatus to improve the atomization of liquid and the efficiency of depositing liquid particles onto target objects, or to coat the target object with a thin film of liquid, to reduce the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, and to reduce the weight of an electrostatic spray system has been developed by inducing electrostatic charges onto the atomized liquid particles sprayed from a grounded metal nozzle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include apparatus and methods for aerosolizing liquid. One embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for generating an aerosol. The apparatus includes an actuator having a first face and a second face and defining an opening therethrough, as well as a vibratory element in mechanical communication with the actuator, and a sealing member configured to isolate the vibratory element from a surrounding environment. In accordance with certain embodiments, the apparatus further comprises an aerosolization element mounted on the actuator and disposed substantially over the opening, wherein the aerosolization element defines at least one aperture therethrough. Hence, the vibratory element may be operated to vibrate to cause movement of the aerosolization element in such a manner that a liquid at the first face of the aerosolization element can be dispensed as an aerosol through the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A method for producing or neutralising scents by means of fragrances being contained in a liquid medium substantially comprising three steps.

Abstract: In a snow making apparatus, a metal snow gun housing is provided with independent air and water chambers therein for supplying air and water under pressure. Nucleating nozzles are provided in the housing which have an air chamber therein with side wall apertures for access of air under pressure to the air chambers. A jet stream of water is injected into the air chamber from a small water jet aperture which is axially aligned with an exterior nozzle aperture at the opposite end of the air chamber so that the water jet ejects through the exterior nozzle aperture without engaging sides thereof for thereby intimately mixing the air and water together as they exit the exterior nozzle aperture to finely nucleate the water spray exiting the snow gun. The water supplying the water spray is filtered and the gun is provide with a removable access for the filter.

Abstract: Provided is a scent dispenser having two tubular, slidably engageable members. Openings in the inner tubular member allow scent to be released into the surrounding environment when the tubular members are in an extended position. An absorbent material may be contained within the dispenser to carry a preferred scent. Cooperating, nestable retaining detents, or, alternatively, a selectively removably positionable elastomeric O-ring, allow the outer tubular member of the dispenser to be held in any of a plurality of extended positions. A cord may be attached to the top of the outer tubular member to allow the user to hang the dispenser in a desired location. The scent dispenser may be provided in a bright color to allow the dispenser further to function as a highly visible marker for measuring the effective range of a hunter's weapons.

Abstract: A device for diffusing at least a fluid into the atmosphere, comprises at least a fluid reservoir (2, 3, 4) mounted removable relative to the device, and, for each reservoir, electrically powered elements for diffusing (11, 12, 13, 18, 19) into the atmosphere the fluid(s) contained in the reservoir. The device comprises elements, for each reservoir, for storing (28, 29, 30) data concerning the reservoir and/or the fluid(s) it contains, rigidly fixed on the reservoir, and elements for controlling (1) the diffusing elements (18, 19) designed to verify, on the basis of data contained in the storage elements (28, 29, 30) of each reservoir (2, 3, 4) the fulfilment of predetermined conditions corresponding to a possibility of re-introducing fluid into the reservoir, and to inhibit the diffusing elements (11, 12, 13) associated with the reservoir if at least on of those conditions is fulfilled.

Abstract: An aerosol impingement baffle, and more particularly, an aerosol impingement baffle employed in ultrasonic nebulizers, wherein the impingement orifices thereof are formed by disposing line-shaped impingement grooves at the inner breadth of the impingement baffle, thereby increasing the differentiation probabilities of liquid particles and avoiding congestions thereof.

Abstract: A bottle unit (30) of a liquid atomizing apparatus is provided with: a bottle section (31) reserving a chemical liquid (L); a horn oscillating member (40) to whose a distal end the liquid (L) in the bottle section (31) is fed; and a mesh member (1) having a number of fine pores (2), and mounted to an end surface of the distal end (41) of the horn oscillating member (40) in contact therewith. The bottle section (31) is constituted of a large capacity section (B) and a small capacity section (b) in communication with the large capacity section (B) through an opening (32), and opposing to the distal end (41) of the horn oscillating member (40). The small capacity section (b) is formed such that the liquid (L′) therein is in contact with a point in the proximity of the contact section between the distal end (41) of the horn oscillating member (40) and the mesh member (1).

Abstract: A fuel injection device has an actuator, and a displacement amplification chamber for amplifying the amount of displacement of the actuator. The displacement amplification chamber is connected to a fuel passage via a replenishment fuel passage that has a check valve that allows a fuel to flow only toward the displacement amplification chamber. A throttle portion is formed in the replenishment fuel passage.

Abstract: A sprinkler head includes a base; an elongated stem having an inlet supported within the base; a nozzle and a stream deflector supported within the stem, the nozzle and stream deflector cooperating to define an arcuate orifice; a water distribution plate supported on one end of a shaft extending upwardly from the base, the water distribution plate located in axially spaced relationship to the nozzle and adapted to be impinged by a stream emitted from the nozzle. An externally threaded sleeve is fixed to an opposite end of the shaft; and an elastomeric throttle control member constructed with a smooth through-bore is engaged over the externally threaded sleeve to self-tap along the previously smooth bore. The throttle member is prevented from rotating such that rotation of the shaft causes the throttle control member to move axially relative to a flow restriction portion in the inlet, to thereby adjust flow rate through the stem and the nozzle.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an injection nozzle that efficiently foams foamed aerosol content, thereby improving adhering ability onto applying part. Furthermore, facilitating the oxidization of the foamed aerosol content and improving the effectiveness of the foamed aerosol content. It is also an object of the invention to provide an aerosol injection nozzle for injecting the foamed aerosol content that the clogging is prevented even when the foamed aerosol content have a high viscosity with a simple constitution and in low cost. An aerosol injection nozzle according to the invention includes a collision wall for foamed aerosol content to be collided and interfusing with air, disposed at an injection outlets. The collision wall is disposed within a retention chamber for temporary retaining the foamed aerosol content.

Abstract: A new method and apparatus for manufacturing powders of cemented carbide, cermets, ceramics and similar materials with good abrasive wear resistance starting from a slurry, wherein the slurry is introduced into a drop forming device including at least one essentially horizontal oriented rotating drop forming disk (12), from which the drops are slung out to solidify by centrifugal force.

Abstract: A rotary sprinkler having an adjustable arc segment whose angular extent and absolute direction relative to the ground are represented by an arc indicator, which arc indicator may comprise a band whose visible length represents the angular extent and whose position on the sprinkler points to the direction. The sprinkler may have the arc segment adjusted by a movable arc limit stop that is coupled to a toggle member only at drive reversal, and the sprinkler may be converted to full circle operation by raising the arc limit stop relative to a cooperating trip tab. A buckling spring assembly used to shift the drive comprises a compression spring held between two spaced pivot members, and the drive can be built in continuous and intermittent drive versions by replacing a few normal rotary gears with multilated gears. A friction clutch having asymmetric teeth for smooth operation prevents damage to the drive during forced nozzle rotation.

Abstract: An automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a shower enclosure with a liquid cleanser dispenses the cleanser using a pumping system and rotatable spray head. The sprayer has a showerhead mountable housing with an adjustable hanger. There is a portion of the housing for supporting a bottle of cleanser in an inverted fashion. The bottle is vented through a piercing post. A single motor both drives the pump and rotates the spray head.

Abstract: A container that includes a canister sealed with a metering valve, having a metering chamber is described. The metering valve includes one or more sealing gaskets substantially constructed from a polymer of EPDM and the metering chamber surface presents a substantially fluorinated surface to a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation within the container. Metered dose inhalers that include the container are also described, as are packages that include the metered dose inhalers. Methods of treating various diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, using the metered dose inhalers are also described.

Abstract: In a piston pump (1) having a differential piston (12) positioned in a cylindrical housing (11) and translationally drivable, the first pressure chamber (13) of the differential piston (12) being connectable alternately to the second pressure chamber (14) via a check valve (16) inserted into a connecting line (15), and to a storage reservoir (2) via an inlet valve (23), the differential piston (12) is provided with a dipping piston (41) attached to a piston rod (31). In addition, the pass-through (31) of the piston rod (32) from the first pressure chamber (13) is closed fluid-tight by seals (33), and the transport line (22) is positioned laterally offset from or concentric to the piston rod (31) in the vicinity of the pass-through (32) of the latter.

Abstract: An airless application system. The system includes a primary product container and a sprayer in fluid communication with the primary product container. The primary product container may include a relatively rigid canister, a collapsible bag within the relatively rigid canister, and propellant between the bag and the relatively rigid canister.

Abstract: An applicator device having a cartridge used to deliver substances for the cosmetic, medical, dental, automotive, construction, and other industries.

Abstract: Hand-held dispensing devices for dispensing and applying a substance to the skin of a host are described. The devices include a hollow body, a capsule mounted within the hollow body for containing the substance, a nozzle mounted within the hollow body communicating with the substance in the capsule, an actuator to cause metered quantities of the substance to be dispensed from the capsule through the nozzle, a shroud defining an exit space for receiving the substance emerging from the nozzle, and a cap detachably mounted on the shroud to selectively open and close the nozzle and thereby control escape of the substance from the capsule.

Abstract: An atomizer that can prevent the splattering of droplets is revealed. When atomization occurs, the reservoir of an atomizer containing a liquid is closed to prevent droplets from splattering, and when the atomization ceases, the outlet of the reservoir is opened after the droplets gravitate down to the reservoir for mist dissipation. Moreover, a partition may be introduced into the atomizer, and the partition is located between an atomizing source and the outlet of the reservoir for blocking the splattering droplets.

Abstract: A pneumatic inhaler that is able to deliver a controlled burst or dose of aerosol from a reservoir of liquid or powder medication. A supersonic jet of gas is emitted from a nozzle and shock waves are developed in the jet. In one embodiment the supersonic jet is directed into a shock chamber. Liquid or micronized powder material is introduced into the supersonic jet to form an aerosol. In one embodiment, smaller aerosol particles are separated from larger aerosol particles with a separator. In another embodiment, the produced aerosol is contained in an aerosol storage chamber prior to inhalation by the users.

Abstract: A centrifugal dispensing apparatus with a centrifugal dispensing drum that can be divided into compartments and that has at least one open inner volume for retaining a volume of flowable material, an exit aperture for each open inner volume for allowing flowable material to pass during a rotation of the centrifugal dispensing drum, and a drive shaft. A catch shield or a cam operated plunger arrangement for sealing off the exit aperture in a directionally sensitive manner can be provided. Flowable material can be deposited in lines onto flat surfaces, curved surfaces, and non-flat surfaces that can be rendered flat after the application of flowable material thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a jet regulator (1), comprising a jet regulator housing (2), within the interior of which a jet regulation device (4) is provided. According to the invention, such a jet regulator (1) can be produced at low cost, by means of simple conventional production techniques with simultaneous anti-scaling effect on the jet regulation device (4), whereby the jet regulation device (4) comprises several insertable components (9, 10), which may be inserted in series in the jet regulator housing (2) in the direction of flow (Pf1). The insertable components (9, 10) comprise passage openings (11), which are unidirectionally defined and extend across the cross-section of the passage, and the passage openings (11) of adjacent insertable components (9, 10) are arranged offset to each oter in the circumferential direction of the jet rehulator housing (2), or in the direction of flow (Pf1) of the jet regulator (1).

Abstract: A dual closure nozzle for use with a hose carrying a liquid under pressure. The dual closure nozzle is made up of an inner delivery conduit attached to an end cap and threaded within an outer sleeve having a nozzle head. The dual closure nozzle is configured to have two different stop positions and to be adjustable between these two stop positions and a variety of open positions. When a liquid is forced through the nozzle, the flow of the liquid can then be adjusted from a first stop position, where no liquid passes out of the nozzle, through a variety of open position spray patterns to a second stop position. This configuration thus provides a nozzle that can be closed by turning the outer sleeve portion of the nozzle in either of two directions, and prevents spray from wetting the person utlizing the device.

Abstract: A spray nozzle includes a body defining an inlet chamber and an outlet. An orifice disk, adjacent the outlet, has opposing surfaces, an inner sidewall extending between the opposing surfaces which defines an orifice, and a peripheral sidewall extending between the opposing surfaces for centering the orifice disk within the inlet chamber. A swirl disk, adjacent to the orifice disk, has opposing surfaces and a sidewall extending between the opposing surfaces. The sidewall of the swirl disk forms a periphery for centering the swirl disk, a hollow for creating a vortex adjacent to the orifice and an inlet for channeling fluid from the periphery to the hollow. A plug is fixed within the inlet chamber of the body for retaining the orifice and swirl disks as well as defining an annulus area in fluid communication with the inlet of the swirl disk.

Abstract: An injector is proposed, in particular an injector for a combustion engine. It includes at least one nozzle module (3) which has an injection nozzle and a supply line for a fluid under a supply pressure (p_R), and a valve-control module (2), which is in operative connection with the nozzle module (3), and at least one valve-closure member (16) on which the supply pressure (p_R) acts, and includes a piezoelectric actuator (12) which is used to activate the valve-closure member (16) and which is prestressed by a spring (21) in the direction facing away from the valve-closure member (16), the piezoelectric actuator (12) being activated by a valve-control unit (30) which specifies a control gradient (dU/dt). The control gradient (dU/dt) is a variable that is dependent upon the supply pressure (p_R).

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines, having a valve body (1) in which a bore (3) is embodied that has a longitudinal axis (14), and on the end toward the combustion chamber of which bore a valve seat (17) is embodied. In the region of the valve seat (17), at least one injection opening (20) is disposed that connects the bore (3) with the combustion chamber of the engine. A valve member (5) is disposed longitudinally displaceably in the bore (3) and with a sealing face (15) cooperates with the valve seat (17) for controlling the at least one injection opening (20). Between the wall of the bore (3) and the valve member (5), a pressure chamber (10) is embodied that can be filled with fuel at high pressure. The valve body (1) is surrounded, in the region of the pressure chamber (10), by a sleeve (22) that has anisotropic strength properties, so that the valve body (1) exhibits less deformation from the pressure in the pressure chamber (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A controller for controlling a needle valve of a spring closing type fuel injector includes a fluid assist selectively exerting a force on the needle valve, the force acting in cooperation with a bias exerted by a return spring on the needle valve to effect a relatively low valve opening pressure of the needle valve and relatively very high valve closing pressure. A spring closing type fuel injector and a method for controlling a needle valve of a spring closing type fuel injector are further included.

Abstract: A valve encased nozzle device comprising a valve chamber having an introduction port for introducing pressurized liquid, and an opening for injecting the liquid, and a valve for closing and opening one or both of the introduction port and the injecting port, wherein the valve is disposed together with a valve driving mechanism in the valve chamber, whereby the introduction port or the injecting port or both are closed or opened by movement of the valve driven by the driving mechanism.