Abstract: A welt having a strip of transparent plastic material which is folded over a cord or rope saturated with a phosphorescent paint so as to encase the cordage and protect both it and the paint. The welt, after being exposed briefly to an ordinary bright light, remains luminous for time intervals on the order of hours, allowing portions of the welt to be seen in the dark.

Abstract: An article carrier of the slip cover type for mounting over the back of an automobile seat or the like and having a plurality of transparent plastic pockets arrayed in partially overlapping rows for displaying advertising brochures, maps, and other informative material. The pockets are arranged so as to make a substantial portion of the outermost brochure inserted in each pocket visible at a glance and at the same time keep all of the brochures in good condition. So that none of the pockets is ever empty in use, a hidden band within each pocket prevents a passenger from removing its outermost brochure. The remaining brochures are accessible for self distribution. When used in a taxi cab, bus, airplane, or other common carrier, this brochure holder can help inform a rider of the attractions of the community he is visiting. A taxi driver benefits by having the brochures available to help answer a rider's questions concerning places to stay and to dine.