Abstract: A stick in accordance with the invention essentially comprises a riser (3), a foot (1) defining a supporting polygon, a ball-and-socket joint connecting the riser (3) to the foot (1), and resilient means (12) for keeping the riser in a determined position relative to the foot, such that when the foot stands on substantially horizontal ground and when the resilient means are in the holding position, the riser remains in a substantially vertical position, with the supporting polygon being defined by five end fittings (2) positioned substantially at the vertices of a pentagon.

Abstract: A package for articles such as matches, medication in tablet form and the like comprises a flat pocket made up of a foldable element and one or more retractable panels. Each retractable panel is able to assume a deployed position in which an article in the package is visible and accessible and an undeployed position in which the article is invisible and inaccessible. The flat pocket comprises a front flap and a rear flap, each retractable panel is attached to but movable relative to the front or rear flap and the articles in the package are distinct from each retractable panel.