William A Brauer

Location:

1400 American Ln, Schaumburg, IL 60196

Industry:

Insurance

Work:

Education:

Skills:

Underwriting
Commercial Insurance
General Insurance
Legal Liability
Umbrella Insurance
Commercial Lines
Risk Management
Litigation Management
Claim Investigation
Claims Handling
Subrogation
Litigation
Professional Liability
Liability Analysis
Property Claims
Insurance Law
Claims Management

Certifications:

Cpcu
Are-Associate In Reinsurance
Cpcu Society
Insurance Institute
Cpcu (Link)

Work:

US Patent:

59409983, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Mar 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/041009

Inventors:

William R. Brauer - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

G02B 2702

US Classification:

40361

Abstract:

Apparatus is provided for illuminating medical diagnostic imaging film with significantly enhanced contrast and resolution. The apparatus includes an enclosure having a first end and a second end in opposing relationship therewith, and a concave mirror or the like located in the enclosure proximate to the first end and receiving light from a light source such as a light pipe. The mirror projects at least a portion of the received light, in the form of a collimated beam, toward the second end of the enclosure. The apparatus further includes a light transmissive panel positioned across the second end of the enclosure to support the film in the path of the collimated beam, for illumination thereby. In one embodiment, the film support panel is selectively curved to minimize reduction in field of view.

US Patent:

59920661, Nov 30, 1999

Filed:

Apr 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/757265

Inventors:

William R. Brauer - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

G02B 2702

US Classification:

40361

Abstract:

Apparatus for illuminating medical diagnostic imaging film comprises a light source for projecting light toward the imaging film, and a plurality of light diffusion film layers positioned in close adjacent relationship with one another, between the imaging film and the light source. Each of the diffusion film layers has a specified index of refraction, and the diffusion layers collectively act to scatter the projected light. An optical adhesive having an index of refraction which is substantially equal to the diffusion film index of refraction is positioned between respective adjacent surfaces thereof to substantially eliminate air-filled spaces therebetween, and to bond the film diffusion layers together into a unitary light diffusion structure. A plurality of layers of microprism film are positioned between the light diffusion film and the imaging film for redirecting at least a portion of the scattered light into a beam of collimated light directed to illuminate the imaging film.

US Patent:

58360964, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Mar 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/610218

Inventors:

William R. Brauer - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

G02B 2702

US Classification:

40361

Abstract:

View box apparatus is provided for illuminating a film containing a medical diagnostic image for radiologic observation and study. A light source is contained within the view box, at one end thereof, and a transparent plate is positioned at the other end for supporting the imaging film. A panel of material is positioned in the box between the light source and the transparent plate to diffuse light from the source, and one or more layers of a microprism film is positioned between the diffuser panel and the imaging film. The microprism film layer reflects light rays which are incident thereon at an angle less than a critical angle back into the view box, so that such light rays do not pass through the microprism film to illuminate the imaging film. Light rays incident upon the microprism film which are greater than the critical angle are refracted by the microprism film, to provide light for illuminating the imaging film having a solid angle which is much less than the solid angle of light from the diffuser. Accordingly, the microprism film serves to substantially reduce scatter, and thereby significantly improves resolution and contrast for an observer of the imaging film.

US Patent:

61676462, Jan 2, 2001

Filed:

Feb 23, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/027562

Inventors:

William R. Brauer - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

G02B 2702

US Classification:

40361

Abstract:

View box apparatus is provided for illuminating a film containing a medical diagnostic image for radiologic observation and study. A light source is contained within the view box, at one end thereof, and a transparent plate is positioned at the other end for supporting the imaging film. A panel of material is positioned in the box between the light source and the transparent plate to diffuse light from the source, and one or more layers of a microprism film is positioned between the diffuser panel and the imaging film. The microprism film layer reflects light rays which are incident thereon at an angle less than a critical angle back into the view box, so that such light rays do not pass through the microprism film to illuminate the imaging film. Light rays incident upon the microprism film which are greater than the critical angle are refracted by the microprism film, to provide light for illuminating the imaging film having a solid angle which is much less than the solid angle of light from the diffuser. Accordingly, the microprism film serves to substantially reduce scatter, and thereby significantly improves resolution and contrast for an observer of the imaging film.