Inductive charging batteries

Hello all!

You know almost every time I post something here it reminds me that I have a HUGE knowledge base that I can draw on and I remember that i have been researching something that more then likely somebody here could just answer off the cuff!

I am currently researching using inductive charging for one of our new products. But I am having a hard time finding any solid information on how it all works. I think that its basically an air core transformer. But can I just design it like that with the primary on the base and the secondary in the unit? what shape or type of coil will work best? etc...

I may have mentioned before that I am NOT a full fledge EE. I just play one on TV. But I catch on pretty fast so if anyone could point me to some good info on this or if they have any experience with it please post!

Thanks again!

bill12780