Patent ID: 8612015

Claim:
A method to efficiently charge a surgically implanted medical device (IMD) which is under the skin of a patient, the method comprising the steps of: a. applying a first layer of moldable material on an outer skin surface around the perimeter of the location of the IMD; b. placing an object with a flat surface on top of the first layer of moldable material so as to create a top level surface on the first layer of moldable material; c. allowing the first layer of moldable material to set; d. placing an external charging antenna on the first layer of molded material in an optimum position for charging the IMD; e. applying a second layer of moldable material around the external charging antenna and allowing the second layer of moldable material to set to form a unique molded cast around the external charging antenna; and f. allowing the external charging antenna to rest in the unique molded cast until the IMD is charged the desired amount.