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An air-managing system for metal-air battery includes resealable septum and one or more hollow needles. The septum separates air pathway into two segments. One segment is from air cathodes of the battery to the septum and the other is from the septum to the outside air. The needles provide conduits

An air-managing system for metal-air battery includes resealable septum and one or more hollow needles. The septum separates air pathway into two segments. One segment is from air cathodes of the battery to the septum and the other is from the septum to the outside air. The needles provide conduits to connect two segments. The septum recloses its torn portion when the needles are removed. Also disclosed is a reusable air manager including a fan and such needles. The air manager can be coupled to a disposable cell pack which has a septum that can be pierced by the needles.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of providing reactive gas to an air electrode of a metal-air cell, comprising:enclosing said cell in an enclosure at least a portion of which comprises a puncturable, resealable septum; andpuncturing said septum with a hollow needle connected to a source of sai

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of providing reactive gas to an air electrode of a metal-air cell, comprising:enclosing said cell in an enclosure at least a portion of which comprises a puncturable, resealable septum; andpuncturing said septum with a hollow needle connected to a source of said reactive gas.