| 摘要 |
A self-illuminated storage and carrying case for storage and transportation of generally laminar stored objects is described. The case includes at least one, but usually several, storage sheets, each sheet having pockets which are generally inclusive of the outline of the stored objects and adapted to retain the objects securely and in position. The pockets are adapted to allow any matter printed on the stored object to be read. Each sheet is secured by one edge into a cover having a front and back portion, and is retained between the front and back covers. On the non-secured edges of at least some of the sheets, illuminating elements having a generally cable-like form factor are affixed. The illuminating elements may be electroluminescent filaments, fiber optic strands, or other illuminating elements of similar form. The light from each illuminating element is caused to fall edgewise onto the sheet to which it is affixed, and to fall onto the broad surface of adjacent sheets, thereby illuminating the surface of those sheets and the contents of their pockets. The case is particularly useful in low light situations where increasing the general illumination may be impractical or undesirable. Additionally, the illuminated edges provide a novel, striking, ornamental effect.
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