Arthur Marcell Zatarain
Engineering at Arlington Dr, Metairie, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0018746
Issued Date
Mar 18, 1980
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Control Systems Engineer; Electrical and Computer Engineer
Address
Address
401 Arlington Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Personal information
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Phone
New Orleans, LA
401 Arlington Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Professional information
System For Remote Positioning Of A Radioactive Source Into A Patient Including Means For Protection Against Improper Patient Exposure To Radiation
US Patent:
5103395, Apr 7, 1992
Filed:
Aug 20, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/569522
Inventors:
David W. Spako - River Ridge LA
Michael Hayman - New Orleans LA
Arthur M. Zatarain - Metairie LA
Michael Hayman - New Orleans LA
Arthur M. Zatarain - Metairie LA
International Classification:
G02F 502
US Classification:
36441326
Abstract:
Remote controlled afterloader apparatus and method positions high activity radioactive sources through a catheter within a human body for treatment of cancerous tissue. The afterloader including an operating console and a remotely located wire driver. The wire driver includes active and dummy source wires and channels for the storage of such wires. Stepper motors precisely position the wires in response to computer control and data from wire position encoders. An emergency dc motor retraction system is provided for the active wire. A non-computerized cross-check interlock and emergency retraction system provides a high degree of safety against system malfunction. A turret is provided with safety locking and cross-checking systems to permit use of multiple catheters. The dummy wire is inserted into each catheter to verify catheter integrity prior to insertion of the active wire. Treatment profiles are conducted from the maximum extension position whereby only tension or retraction forces are used to position the active wire.