Abstract:
A camera (10) and method for promoting consumer loyalty for film developing services is provided. A promotional camera (10) including a film door latch (14) is provided to a consumer. The film door latch (14) is available to the consumer, but is rendered inaccessible by a deterrent mechanism, (31), such as an adhesive label or the like. After each film exposure is taken, the film advance wheel (18) rewinds a single frame of film into the original film cartridge. After all pictures have been taken, the consumer returns the camera (10) with the rewound film intact to the retailer. The retailer removes the deterrent mechanism (31), opens the camera (10), removes the film cartridge, replaces the film cartridge with an unexposed film cartridge, pre-winds the film onto the film spool, replaces the deterrent mechanism (31) and returns the pre-loaded camera (10) to the consumer.
Abstract:
A holster provides a carrier for removable storing a portable electronic device, such as a cellular phone, PDA or MP3 player, and a fastener for securing the carrier to the user's clothing or bag. The holster includes a docking station inside the carrier and a pair of guide rails extending from the docking station to guide a device into electrical contact with the docking station. The docking station and rails are preferably pivotally mounted to the carrier to that they can be pivoted for convenient and easy insertion and removal of a device from aligned contact with the docking station. The dock equipped holster can then provide several power supply options for the user, including solar cells along an exterior surface of the carrier, wireless charging tags or pass through power cord ports, as well as data port and audio port pass through.
Abstract:
Modular photo storage assemblies are provided for storing photographic materials. Each modular photo storage assembly can be both individually displayed and interchangeably engaged as a module in a photo storage system.