Patent ID: 6658206
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A method for using a promotional camera; comprising the steps of:(a) receiving a promotional camera from a retail outlet said promotional camera including a film door secured to said promotional camera at one end by a hinge and at a second, opposite end by a slideable film door trigger latch, said promotional camera including a deterrent mechanism located over said film door trigger latch; (b) taking pictures with said promotional camera; (c) returning said promotional camera to an affiliated retail outlet; (d) selecting film developing services for purchase; (e) providing said promotional camera to a retail store personnel; (f) moving said deterrent mechanism located on the outside housing of said promotional camera to expose said film door trigger latch, at least a portion of which extends through the outer housing of said promotional camera; (g) operating said film door trigger latch without a tool to open said promotional camera; (h) removing an exposed, rewound film cartridge for which developing services were selected in step (d); (i) loading an unexposed film cartridge in said promotional camera; (j) closing said promotional camera; (k) replacing a deterrent mechanism on the outside housing of said promotional camera over said film door trigger latch; (l) returning said promotional camera to the user free of charge, wherein steps (f)-(l) are performed by personnel of the retail store.