Abstract: Orthotic device for abduction for person affected by spasticity for placing between the knees and/or feet of patients. Viewed from above, this orthotic device consists of an approximately H-shaped structure with a central element, the length of which can be adjusted, with cross-pieces which can be movably attached by means of articulations at both ends of the central element. The length of the cross-pieces can also be adjusted and serve to support the knees and/or feet. The cross-pieces have support elements movably mounted by means of articulations, which are provided with cushions in the form of foam, gel, or air pillows. The support elements can be constructed as unitary rectilinear pieces or as unitary angular pieces. Preferably these support elements consist of parts which are connected to one another and to the cross-piece in a pivoting or articulated fashion.

Abstract: A mailbox comprising a housing and a hinged box which pivots into the housing. The housing is rectangular and has two side walls and a top wall connected to a rear wall, but has no bottom wall. The box has two side walls and a bottom wall, but no top wall. The box pivots about pins connected the side walls of the housing at the lower front corners thereof. As the box is pivoted outwardly, a slot opens at the upper edge of the front wall for dropping mail into the box. A stop connected to the housing limits the pivoting range of the box and thus the size of the slot. The stop can be recessed to permit pivoting the box a greater distance to enlarge the slot for removing mail. A spring provided on the rear wall of the housing for biasing the box to closed position thus completely closing the access slot. After mail has been deposited by manually pivoting the box to open position, the box is released and it springs back to closed position.