Patent ID: 7871426

Claim:
An implantable assembly for stabilization of spinous processes, comprising: a body comprising first and second crosspieces arranged parallel to each other, a first plate extending in a direction at right angle to first ends of said first and second crosspieces, first and second rings extending from second ends of said first and second crosspieces, respectively, wherein said second ends are arranged opposite to said first ends, and a second plate extending from a base of said first and second rings, at right angle to said first and second crosspieces and in an opposite direction to said first plate's direction; a bent arm; a straight arm; and wherein said straight arm and said bent arm are configured to pivot around an axis perpendicular to said first and second rings and to set first and second adjustable pivot angles with said first and second plates, respectively, thereby defining first and second spaces configured to receive first and second spinous processes, respectively.