Patent ID: 7585313
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An interspinous implant for insertion between adjacent spinous processes, the implant comprising: a) a first S-shaped member having a central element, a distal concave arm having a proximal end attached to the central element and a proximal concave arm having a distal end attached to the central element, wherein the concave arms face away from each other, and b) a second S-shaped member having a central element, a distal concave arm having a proximal end attached to the central element and a proximal concave arm having a distal end attached to the central element, wherein the concave arms face away from each other, and c) a pair of locking elements, each locking element comprising a pin having a leaf spring extending therefrom, wherein each locking element is received in a corresponding cavity in each of the central elements, wherein the central elements of the first and second members are pivotally connected.