| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 238010000 | PORTABLE TRACK | 52 |
| 20090266905 | Knockdown-Type Track Wheel System for a Camera Dolly - A knockdown-type track wheel system for camera dolly comprising a pair of. spaced apart camera track railings, a plurality of cross-members spacedly supporting said pair of camera track railings, and a collapsible tripod supporting each of said cross-member, each of said cross-member being defined by a pair of opposing threaded studs on the respective ends, a height adjusting means screwably attached to corresponding threaded stud, a ball extending from said height adjusting means, and a triangular railing seat adjustably secured on said ball and fitted to the underside of said camera track railings. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100123017 | TOY TRACK - The invention is directed to a toy track for traversal of at least one toy vehicle. It includes a track segment having a flipper disposed therein, the flipper being attached to the track segment at a pivot point and capable of movement thereabout. A vibration damper post having a stanchion portion and a resilient portion for supporting the track segment is also included. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20120080533 | Modular Track for Autonomous Vehicles - An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20150097044 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK WITH MULTIPLE TOY VEHICLE LAUNCH - The toy vehicle track system includes a first track section, a second track section, a third track section, a trigger configured to initiate a launch of a first toy vehicle and a second toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle launcher operatively coupled to the trigger and configured to launch the first toy vehicle onto the first track section and configured to launch the second toy vehicle onto the second track section upon operation of the trigger. The third track section is configured to receive the first toy vehicle from the first track section and configured to receive the second toy vehicle from the second track section such that the first toy vehicle and the second toy vehicle simultaneously travel on the third track section. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097045 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE LOOP PORTION - Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a toy vehicle launching section that, in a first configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle toward and through the open, central portion of a loop track section, preferably to impact a target, and in a transformed configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle through the track portion of the loop track section and preferably toward a catch tray. Two loop track sections are pivotably mounted to a tower, and target flags may be pivotably mounted to a loop section mounting block positioned at the top of the tower. Once one of the target flags is struck by a toy vehicle, an internal transformation mechanism is triggered that causes the loop track sections to pivot into a track engaging position in which the loop sections form terminal track portions for the track segments in the launching section of the racetrack. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150330032 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND FOLDING CAMERA DOLLY TRACK - Camera dolly track has adjustable width and is foldable for transport or storage. A track section has first and second rails connected via first and second cross braces. The cross brace includes a first bar pivotally attached to the first rail, and a second bar pivotally attached to the second rail. The first bar is securable onto the second bar at multiple positions along the second bar, to change the length of the cross brace to allow a track width of the dolly track to be changed. The length of the cross brace may be changed via a straight slot in the first bar and at least one projection in the second bar extending into the slot, to allow the bars to slide in and out over each other. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100258646 | Playset system for toy vehicles - A playset system for toy vehicles, preferably wheeled toy vehicles, the playset system having multiple levels including a base level, having one or more and preferably two or more base segments that are interconnectable; and a roadway level having one or more and preferably two or more segments that are interconnectable, wherein the roadway level is located on an upper surface of the base level. In a preferred embodiment, the playset system is specifically designed and scaled to accommodate die cast vehicles, preferably 1:64 scale die cast vehicles that are known in the art. The playset in preferred embodiments utilizes magnetic fields to operatively connect the components of the base level to components of the roadway level. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20190143234 | Toy Vehicle Track Set | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080265048 | Track Set for Toy Vehicles - A track set for toy vehicles and a method for colliding toy vehicles are provided. The track set has a collision platform that defines a collision area. The track set further includes a first track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at a pivot axis of the collision platform, and a second track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at the pivot axis. The first and second track members each have a vehicle launcher for launching a toy vehicle towards the collision platform. The first track member defines a first vehicle pathway to the collision platform and the second track member defines a second vehicle pathway to the collision platform. The track set further includes an actuator configured to simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher of each of the first and second track members to propel at least one toy vehicle along at least one of the first and second vehicle pathways toward the collision area. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150298014 | MODEL TOY TRAIN TRACK MODULE - A model train track module including track rails supported on a plurality of adjacent connected track bed segments; and a biased connection between the track bed segments. The length of the track module in the direction of the track rails is biased from a minimum track dimension of S when the segments abut one another to a maximum track length of {S+([n−1]×s)}, where n is the number of track bed segments and s is the maximum distance between connected adjacent track bed segments when fully spaced apart. The track rails are adjustable in length and at the segment connections are connected by pins which have a top surface aligned with the top surface of the rail they connect. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160067621 | TOY TRACK AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING THE TRACK - A toy track including a first track member and a second track member. The first track member has a first end and a second end and the second track member has a first end and a second end. A connector is positioned between the first track member and the second track member. The first and the second track members are each rotatable about a first axis by 360 degrees without uncoupling the first track member from the second track member. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160121230 | Reconfigurable Toy Vehicle Track, Accessory, and Track Set - A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160166944 | MODEL RAILWAY AESTHETIC INSERT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20080265049 | Track Part and Fastening Element for Toy Car Racing Track - The invention relates to a track part ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150097043 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE OBSTACLE - A toy racetrack is disclosed having an obstacle that is moved into and out of the path of a toy vehicle travelling along the racetrack. The racetrack comprises a closed loop track and may include a booster mechanism for propelling a toy vehicle along the track. The obstacle may comprise a movable web or net with an opening that can be used to catch a toy vehicle traveling along the track. A support tower is located adjacent the track, and an obstacle carrier, optionally including an action figure, is movably mounted to the support tower. The figure holds the net, and the figure and net are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the net is in its lowered position, a toy vehicle traveling along the track is captured by the net when the net is manually positioned in a capture position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150115050 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A mounting system is provided herein. The mounting system having: a plurality of wall mounts for releasably securing a plurality of items to a vertical surface; and a template having a plurality of cutouts located in a plurality of locations on the template, wherein the plurality of cutouts of the template are each configured to receive at least a portion of one of the plurality of wall mounts therein. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150129669 | RACING VEHICLE GAME - A track for a racing car game is described. The width of the track is formed so as to exhibit an optically graded lateral profile that is maintained along the length of the track. The optically graded profile thus provides a means for allocating each lateral position of the track with a unique level of reflectivity. In this way the level of light reflected onto a detector from a vehicle associated light source corresponds to a unique lateral position, and thus provides a diagnostic for determining the lateral position of the vehicle on the track and for maintaining this lateral position along the full length of the track. The track may therefore be considered to comprise a plurality of virtual slots for the vehicle between which the vehicle can easily move and the choice of which is determined by the vehicle's operator. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160074761 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK - A track for a toy vehicle and a track section that is used to form the track. In one embodiment, the track section includes a first edge, a second edge, and an upper surface extending therebetween; a first connector extending from the first edge, the first connector comprising an inner surface that defines a receiving cavity and an outer surface comprising a plurality of detents; a second connector extending from the second edge, the second connector being spaced apart from a portion of the second edge by a gap; and first and second slots extending from the second edge towards the first edge to form a hinge section of the track section between the first and second slots, the hinge section comprising the portion of the second edge of the track section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160184723 | MAGNETIC TOY TRAIN TRACKS AND MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT - Toy train track segments of non-magnetic metals and a toy train track comprised of the non-magnetic track segments and a system of magnetic elements configured to be magnetically inter-connected with each other in varying positions and configurations for building up of environmental structures for a train track layout The toy track segments are configured for magnetic coupling with each other to provide the toy train track, with each segment having at least one edge for abutted coupling to an edge of another track segment wherein each abutted edge has at least one magnet imbedded therein and the imbedded magnet or magnets being positioned to be aligned with a magnet or magnets of another abutted edge to effect the magnetic coupling. The environmental magnetic elements include imbedded magnets around the peripheries thereof or at designated points of magnetic attachment. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110042473 | TRACK SEGMENT FOR TOY MOTORWAY - Track segment ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110101120 | ADJUSTABLE TOY VEHICLE TRACK INTERSECTION ASSEMBLIES - Intersection apparatus for use with tracks for toy vehicles define a first toy vehicle pathway from a ramp portion and across the gap to a corresponding receiving portion, and a second toy vehicle pathway that crosses the first. The ramp portion is translatable in a direction transverse to the pathways between a bypass position in which the trajectory of a toy vehicle traversing the first pathway passes and does not intersect that of a toy vehicle traversing the second, and an intersect position in which the trajectories intersect. The ramp portion may further be translatable to a second bypass position defining a trajectory passing on the opposite side of the second vehicle's trajectory relative to the trajectory defined when the ramp portion is in the first bypass position. When the ramp is in the intersect position, toy vehicles traversing the pathways at substantially the same time will collide. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110186645 | ROADWAY SYSTEM FOR MODEL VEHICLES WITH ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PROPULSION - The invention concerns a roadway system, the system for use with model vehicles with an energy-independent propulsion as well as a steering axle, which follow a driving wire laid directly beneath the roadway by means of a magnet, wherein the roadway system comprises individual, generally two-dimensional (meaning generally long and thin in cross section) roadway segments each having multiple respective connection edges and at least one groove on their roadway side with a diameter to accommodate the driving wire. The roadway system comprises straight, curved, flexible, and special-type roadway segments. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120012664 | Jump ramp for toy car - Disclosed is a jump ramp for a toy car including a slope which slants obliquely upward, and the toy car which is running is made to fly upward along the slope and a tilting portion which is tiltable toward a back side of the slope is provided at a tip portion of the slope. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120061484 | TOY TRACK SET - A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120126022 | TOY VEHICLE RACEWAY AND ROLLING CART - A toy vehicle raceway and rolling cart may include a plurality of multilane track segments, each of which may have a corresponding pivotably mounted support bracket. A toy vehicle raceway may be capable of being assembled in a plurality of configurations, including a racing configuration wherein the track segments and brackets may be assembled as a ramped raceway and a transport configuration wherein one or more of the track segments and brackets may be assembled to form a rolling cart for securely carrying other raceway components. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130126628 | TRAIN TRACKS - A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130221119 | Controlled-friction track for gravity race cars - The present invention comprises an improved track which increases the speed of a gravity-driven racing car. Firstly, a micro-grooved wheel rolling surface increases the friction for lateral movement of the car wheels through a fingerprint effect, thus straightening the trajectory of the path to the finish line. Secondly, this effect also reduces the amount of sideways movement towards the central guide strip and the associated bumping velocity. Thirdly, a low-friction material on the central guide strip reduces the frictional drag when contacted by a car's wheels. Fourthly, the micro-grooved surface also reduces the contact area between the wheel and the track surface causing a reduction in rolling friction. Finally, the micro-grooved rolling surface in combination with the low-friction guide strip material have a synergistic effect since the coefficient of sliding friction between a wheel and low-friction guide strip material is lessened because of a reduction in lateral velocity of contact. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221120 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles is provided herein, the track set having: a first track segment coupled to a first curved track segment; a second track segment coupled to a second curved track segment; a third curved track segment having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being wider than the outlet end, the inlet end being configured to receive the toy vehicles traveling on the first curved track segment and the second curved track segment; and a snare trap mechanism located at the outlet end of the third curved track segment, wherein the snare trap mechanism is configured to capture a first one of the toy vehicles traveling through the outlet end of the third curved track segment. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140070015 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a pair of arm members including a first arm member and a second arm member. The pair of arm member are movably mounted to the track set for movement between a first position and a second position. A toy vehicle carriage is pivotally mounted at a distal end of each of the pair of arm members. Each of the pair of arm members is coupled to one another such that as one of the arm members moves from its first position to its second position, the other of the arm members also moves from its first position to its second position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140091154 | EXPANDING TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a track segment. The track set having: a movable character located proximate to the track segment, wherein the character includes a torso, a first appendage, and a second appendage, each of the appendages is positioned adjacent the track segment, at least one of the pair of appendages being movably secured thereto and configured to intermittently block portions of the track segment such that a toy vehicle travelling thereon is captured by the character depending on the location of the appendages. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097262 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles having: a base member; a loop section defined by a plurality of curved segments, each of the curved segments being releasably secured to at least another one of the curved segments at one end when the loop section is defined by the curved segments, each of the curved segments includes a feature at the one end for engagement with another one of the curved segments or the base member of the track set; and a release mechanism being movably secured to the loop section, the release mechanism being capable of movement between a first position in which the curved segments are secured to each other and a second position in which the curved segments are released from each other, wherein a portion of the release mechanism is positionable in a portion of a path defined by the loop section such that an object travelling along the path can move the release mechanism from the first position to the second position. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097263 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140183272 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A track set configured to be mounted to a wall by a plurality of wall mounts, the track set having: a tower: a first upper track section configured to receive toy vehicles from a top portion of the tower; a second lower track section, wherein the first upper track section is angularly positioned such that toy vehicles traveling along the first track section move towards a second lower track section, wherein the second lower track section is configured to direct the toy vehicles towards a bottom portion of a tower; a corkscrew rotationally secured to the tower; and a motor coupled to the corkscrew, wherein operation of the motor causes the corkscrew to rotate, wherein rotation of the corkscrew causes the toy vehicles to move from the bottom portion of the tower to the top portion of the tower. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140263684 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING RAIL ALIGNMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SEPARATION IN A MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT - An apparatus includes a number of structural crossties configured to mimic railroad crossties. The apparatus also includes a number of beams connected to the crossties. A conductive top surface is on portions of the structural crossties or the beams. The conductive top surface is configured for substantially electrically isolating a first conductive rail from a second conductive rail. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326798 | Tower Track Play Set - The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a base, a pillar or support, at least one platform, and a retaining mechanism. The pillar is configured to extend substantially vertically from the base. The at least one platform is coupled to the pillar and is configured to receive a toy vehicle. A retaining mechanism coupled to the at least one platform retains the toy vehicle on the platform until actuation of the retaining mechanism. Upon actuation, the retaining mechanism is reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retains the toy vehicle on the platform to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicle to roll off of the platform. Where multiple platforms are present, upon actuation, multiple retaining mechanisms are simultaneously reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retain toy vehicles on the multiple platforms to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicles to roll off of the platforms. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332600 | RAILWAY MODELING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A model train railway assembly system having a plurality of foam boards cut to support at least one model train track on each board. Bus wires may be used to facilitate running of electricity along the track. The system comprising connecting a plurality of the assembled boards in a desired train track configuration. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150060560 | TOY RACETRACK HAVING COLLAPSIBLE LOOP PORTION - A toy racetrack is disclosed including a partial loop section configured to maintain a partial loop configuration when maintained in an unloaded, freestanding configuration, and that collapses when in a loaded state in which a toy vehicle passes over such partial loop section. When a force is applied to the upper section of the pathway from a traversing toy vehicle, the added force shifts the center of gravity past the balancing point that maintains the partial loop section in its freestanding configuration, and the partial loop section collapses. A spring-loaded head may be provided at the end of the upper portion of the partial loop section, and may be configured to spring away from the partial loop section when contacted by a toy vehicle. A wind-up motor may be provided that drives a diverter in the base of the partial loop section, which may direct a toy vehicle through the partial loop section or onto an alternative racetrack path. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097042 | PLAYSET WITH A PIVOTAL TRACK - A playset including a track is provided. The track may include a main section and a pivotal section. In a first mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause an object travelling on the track to be launched or disconnected from the track. In a second mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause a projection extending from the pivotal portion to pin the object to the track. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160175727 | CONVERTIBLE TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET | 06-23-2016 |
| 238012000 | Crossovers | 1 |
| 20090084862 | TURNOUT/CROSSOVER SECTION FOR RAILWAY TRACK - A system for selecting digital content from at least one content source employs a plurality of RFID enabled objects that are read by one or more RFID readers. The RFID enabled objects may be, for example, RFID enabled media objects or RFID enabled non-media objects, such as any suitable RFID enabled object. Specific combinations of RFID tags and RFID enabled objects, or RFID enabled media objects provide access to more (or different) digital content than the same tags provide alone. A method includes contactlessly reading a plurality of RFID tags associated with a plurality of RFID enabled objects to obtain a plurality of RFID tag information and determining whether each of the read plurality of RFID tag information has been read within a suitable time period with respect to each other. If so, the method includes sending the read plurality of RFID tag information for receipt by a content delivery authorization unit to determine if downloadable content is available for download. | 04-02-2009 |
| 238014000 | Traction mats | 11 |
| 20090032606 | Inflatable Automative Traction Recovery Device - Disclosed is an inflatable cushion configured with a substantially flattened tubular shape such that in an inflated state the inflatable cushion is highly adaptable so as to readily conform to the terrain of the underlying surface on which it is deployed and to the footprint of the vehicle tire as the vehicle is driven across the device. During typical use the cushion is not fully inflated and operational inflation pressure is generally less than 10 PSI and preferably 5 PSI. For use the cushion is deployed such that the central axis of the tube is substantially parallel to the driving direction of the vehicle. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention simultaneously lifts the vehicle and provides a driving surface with sufficient pressure against the tire and underlying surface to allow the vehicle to drive on it. The inflatable automotive traction recovery tool of the present invention is able to negotiate a wide variety of obstacles such as, but not limited to, bridging over a ditch, providing a ramp to climb a steep step, providing traction on soft ground and low friction surfaces, and providing support when one or more wheels of the vehicle lose contact pressure with the ground. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110204152 | TRACTION JACK - A vehicle traction jack that functions as a traction mat platform, ramp, and vehicle jack to assist a vehicle's tire when a tire is stuck in a rut, hole, or some sort of terrain or weather condition such as sand, gravel, dirt, mud, or snow is disclosed. The traction jack comprises a first plate and second plate, a hinge assembly, and a jack. The first and second plates can extend to a partially-opened or fully-opened position, forming a ramp and traction mat platform. The extended traction jack can be placed in front of or behind a vehicle's tire to provide addition traction. A jack extends from at least one plate of the vehicle traction jack to raise a vehicle for repairs to the vehicle's tire. Easily stored in a vehicle at all times, a single user can use the traction jack to help move any type of vehicle's tire. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120012663 | Foldable Vehicle Wheel Traction Device - A foldable vehicle wheel traction apparatus is disclosed that includes four traction devices having a regular lattice structure. Each traction device is hingeably connected one to the other to permit the traction devices to be folded one on another with easy storage. The hingeable apparatus connected the traction devices permit minimal lateral movement, which allows the traction devices to be more easily maneuvered when being put in use. The ability of the traction apparatus to support the weight of the wheel is enhanced by the regular lattice structure of each traction device formed by the traction devices elongated lateral members and elongated cross members. In one embodiment, the cross members are composed of, or coated with materials that heat up when the vehicle wheel contacts and spins on the cross member, thereby promoting melting of snow or ice. In yet another embodiment, the shape of the cross-section of the cross members is chosen so that the cross member removes excess mud or snow adhering to the wheel. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120193439 | TRACTION JACK - A vehicle traction jack that functions as a traction mat platform, ramp, and vehicle jack to assist a vehicle's tire when a tire is stuck in a rut, hole, or some sort of terrain or weather condition such as sand, gravel, dirt, mud, or snow is disclosed. The traction jack comprises a first plate and second plate, a hinge assembly, and a jack. The first and second plates can extend to a partially-opened or fully-opened position, forming a ramp and traction mat platform. The extended traction jack can be placed in front of or behind a vehicle's tire to provide addition traction. A jack extends from at least one plate of the vehicle traction jack to raise a vehicle for repairs to the vehicle's tire. Easily stored in a vehicle at all times, a single user can use the traction jack to help move any type of vehicle's tire. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120273582 | DEVICE FOR IMPROVING TIRE TRACTION - A tire traction device which may improve or provide tire traction for various vehicles is described. The tire traction device includes a board having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a curved edge and the second end has a slanted edge. The board may include more than one section. The board includes a rough or grooved top surface, and a plurality of spikes extend from the bottom surface of the board. The tire traction device may also include a flexible component attached to the board. The flexible component is designed so that it may be drawn underneath a spinning tire. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130008972 | Anti-skid mats for facilitating movement of a vehicle on a slippery surface, a method of manufacturing thereof, and a method for manufacturing an anti-skid mat's material - Disclosed herein are an anti-skid mats for facilitating movement of a vehicle on a slippery surface such as ice, snow, including deep friable snow, and the like, and a method of manufacturing thereof. Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an anti-skid mat's material. Presented an anti-skid mats have a dual function: a function of a means for facilitating movement of a vehicle on a slippery surface and a function of a cars' bumper's protector. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20140103131 | TRACTION MAT - A traction mat for extricating the wheels of a vehicle in slippery road conditions comprising: a handle, a plurality of bars with protrusions to provide traction, and a wire connecting the handle and the bars together | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140203095 | DEVICE FOR SELF-EXTRACTION OF VEHICLE - A vehicle extraction device includes a track for insertion between a wheel of the vehicle and soft ground below the wheel. A ground-penetration head is connected to a leading end of the traction track. The ground-penetration head includes a plate for placement on an outer perimeter surface of the wheel and a fastening mechanism for attaching the plate to the wheel. Attaching the ground-penetration head to the wheel with the leading end facing an intended direction of rotation of the wheel and rotation of the wheel in the intended direction may insert the ground-penetration head and the track between the outer perimeter surface and the soft ground. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150083815 | Tire Traction Device - A tire traction device having a tire arm about the width of a tire, roughly conforming the radial curvature of the tire and removably secured thereto, a spring-loaded shock pivotably attached to one end of the tire arm, and a traction track pivotably connected to opposite end of shock. The track includes a series of successively interconnected frames that pivot about each other, the first frame adjacent to the arm and pivotably connected thereto includes a tapered end. In use, the arm is placed about the tire and the tapered end of the first frame is wedged between the tire and the tractionless surface, the remaining frames can be laid flat or staggered. Upon rotation of the tire, the arm is rotated thereabout until releasing after contact with the first frame, whereby instantaneously the first frame and successive frames form a flat traction surface for the tire to rotate about. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150367682 | TRACTION DEVICE - A traction device to engage a track of a tracked vehicle includes spaced apart longitudinal ribs and spaced apart transverse ribs forming a matrix, with at least one longitudinal rib having first gripping elements spaced apart to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a first pitch and at least one other longitudinal rib having second gripping elements spaced apart to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a second pitch. A number of third gripping elements are arranged across a width of each of the transverse ribs, and the transverse ribs are spaced to engage a track of a vehicle having lugs spaced at a third pitch. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160121653 | Traction Aid Device - A reinforced traction aid device is provided for use with heavy transport and utility vehicles (HTUVs). The device comprises a U-shaped frame and a plurality of cross bars joining the side bars of the frame. This configuration provides structural support and traction means for a tire of a HTUV to engage and climb over the device when in use. Traction cleats engage the ground surface and stabilize the traction aid device, and two converging claws supported by a claw brace form the open end of the U-shaped frame to engage the tire tread cavities of the tire. A brace system is integrated into the device, comprising at least one linear and one or more additional linear and/or V-braces disposed in between the end bar of the U-shaped frame and cross bars to reinforce and help maintain the structural alignment of the traction aid device after repeated use. | 05-05-2016 |
| 238010000 | Toy truck systems | 21 |
| 20090266905 | Knockdown-Type Track Wheel System for a Camera Dolly - A knockdown-type track wheel system for camera dolly comprising a pair of. spaced apart camera track railings, a plurality of cross-members spacedly supporting said pair of camera track railings, and a collapsible tripod supporting each of said cross-member, each of said cross-member being defined by a pair of opposing threaded studs on the respective ends, a height adjusting means screwably attached to corresponding threaded stud, a ball extending from said height adjusting means, and a triangular railing seat adjustably secured on said ball and fitted to the underside of said camera track railings. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100123017 | TOY TRACK - The invention is directed to a toy track for traversal of at least one toy vehicle. It includes a track segment having a flipper disposed therein, the flipper being attached to the track segment at a pivot point and capable of movement thereabout. A vibration damper post having a stanchion portion and a resilient portion for supporting the track segment is also included. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20120080533 | Modular Track for Autonomous Vehicles - An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20150097044 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK WITH MULTIPLE TOY VEHICLE LAUNCH - The toy vehicle track system includes a first track section, a second track section, a third track section, a trigger configured to initiate a launch of a first toy vehicle and a second toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle launcher operatively coupled to the trigger and configured to launch the first toy vehicle onto the first track section and configured to launch the second toy vehicle onto the second track section upon operation of the trigger. The third track section is configured to receive the first toy vehicle from the first track section and configured to receive the second toy vehicle from the second track section such that the first toy vehicle and the second toy vehicle simultaneously travel on the third track section. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097045 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE LOOP PORTION - Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a toy vehicle launching section that, in a first configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle toward and through the open, central portion of a loop track section, preferably to impact a target, and in a transformed configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle through the track portion of the loop track section and preferably toward a catch tray. Two loop track sections are pivotably mounted to a tower, and target flags may be pivotably mounted to a loop section mounting block positioned at the top of the tower. Once one of the target flags is struck by a toy vehicle, an internal transformation mechanism is triggered that causes the loop track sections to pivot into a track engaging position in which the loop sections form terminal track portions for the track segments in the launching section of the racetrack. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150330032 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND FOLDING CAMERA DOLLY TRACK - Camera dolly track has adjustable width and is foldable for transport or storage. A track section has first and second rails connected via first and second cross braces. The cross brace includes a first bar pivotally attached to the first rail, and a second bar pivotally attached to the second rail. The first bar is securable onto the second bar at multiple positions along the second bar, to change the length of the cross brace to allow a track width of the dolly track to be changed. The length of the cross brace may be changed via a straight slot in the first bar and at least one projection in the second bar extending into the slot, to allow the bars to slide in and out over each other. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100258646 | Playset system for toy vehicles - A playset system for toy vehicles, preferably wheeled toy vehicles, the playset system having multiple levels including a base level, having one or more and preferably two or more base segments that are interconnectable; and a roadway level having one or more and preferably two or more segments that are interconnectable, wherein the roadway level is located on an upper surface of the base level. In a preferred embodiment, the playset system is specifically designed and scaled to accommodate die cast vehicles, preferably 1:64 scale die cast vehicles that are known in the art. The playset in preferred embodiments utilizes magnetic fields to operatively connect the components of the base level to components of the roadway level. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20190143234 | Toy Vehicle Track Set | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080265048 | Track Set for Toy Vehicles - A track set for toy vehicles and a method for colliding toy vehicles are provided. The track set has a collision platform that defines a collision area. The track set further includes a first track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at a pivot axis of the collision platform, and a second track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at the pivot axis. The first and second track members each have a vehicle launcher for launching a toy vehicle towards the collision platform. The first track member defines a first vehicle pathway to the collision platform and the second track member defines a second vehicle pathway to the collision platform. The track set further includes an actuator configured to simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher of each of the first and second track members to propel at least one toy vehicle along at least one of the first and second vehicle pathways toward the collision area. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150298014 | MODEL TOY TRAIN TRACK MODULE - A model train track module including track rails supported on a plurality of adjacent connected track bed segments; and a biased connection between the track bed segments. The length of the track module in the direction of the track rails is biased from a minimum track dimension of S when the segments abut one another to a maximum track length of {S+([n−1]×s)}, where n is the number of track bed segments and s is the maximum distance between connected adjacent track bed segments when fully spaced apart. The track rails are adjustable in length and at the segment connections are connected by pins which have a top surface aligned with the top surface of the rail they connect. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160067621 | TOY TRACK AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING THE TRACK - A toy track including a first track member and a second track member. The first track member has a first end and a second end and the second track member has a first end and a second end. A connector is positioned between the first track member and the second track member. The first and the second track members are each rotatable about a first axis by 360 degrees without uncoupling the first track member from the second track member. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160121230 | Reconfigurable Toy Vehicle Track, Accessory, and Track Set - A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160166944 | MODEL RAILWAY AESTHETIC INSERT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20080265049 | Track Part and Fastening Element for Toy Car Racing Track - The invention relates to a track part ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150097043 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE OBSTACLE - A toy racetrack is disclosed having an obstacle that is moved into and out of the path of a toy vehicle travelling along the racetrack. The racetrack comprises a closed loop track and may include a booster mechanism for propelling a toy vehicle along the track. The obstacle may comprise a movable web or net with an opening that can be used to catch a toy vehicle traveling along the track. A support tower is located adjacent the track, and an obstacle carrier, optionally including an action figure, is movably mounted to the support tower. The figure holds the net, and the figure and net are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the net is in its lowered position, a toy vehicle traveling along the track is captured by the net when the net is manually positioned in a capture position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150115050 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A mounting system is provided herein. The mounting system having: a plurality of wall mounts for releasably securing a plurality of items to a vertical surface; and a template having a plurality of cutouts located in a plurality of locations on the template, wherein the plurality of cutouts of the template are each configured to receive at least a portion of one of the plurality of wall mounts therein. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150129669 | RACING VEHICLE GAME - A track for a racing car game is described. The width of the track is formed so as to exhibit an optically graded lateral profile that is maintained along the length of the track. The optically graded profile thus provides a means for allocating each lateral position of the track with a unique level of reflectivity. In this way the level of light reflected onto a detector from a vehicle associated light source corresponds to a unique lateral position, and thus provides a diagnostic for determining the lateral position of the vehicle on the track and for maintaining this lateral position along the full length of the track. The track may therefore be considered to comprise a plurality of virtual slots for the vehicle between which the vehicle can easily move and the choice of which is determined by the vehicle's operator. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160074761 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK - A track for a toy vehicle and a track section that is used to form the track. In one embodiment, the track section includes a first edge, a second edge, and an upper surface extending therebetween; a first connector extending from the first edge, the first connector comprising an inner surface that defines a receiving cavity and an outer surface comprising a plurality of detents; a second connector extending from the second edge, the second connector being spaced apart from a portion of the second edge by a gap; and first and second slots extending from the second edge towards the first edge to form a hinge section of the track section between the first and second slots, the hinge section comprising the portion of the second edge of the track section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160184723 | MAGNETIC TOY TRAIN TRACKS AND MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT - Toy train track segments of non-magnetic metals and a toy train track comprised of the non-magnetic track segments and a system of magnetic elements configured to be magnetically inter-connected with each other in varying positions and configurations for building up of environmental structures for a train track layout The toy track segments are configured for magnetic coupling with each other to provide the toy train track, with each segment having at least one edge for abutted coupling to an edge of another track segment wherein each abutted edge has at least one magnet imbedded therein and the imbedded magnet or magnets being positioned to be aligned with a magnet or magnets of another abutted edge to effect the magnetic coupling. The environmental magnetic elements include imbedded magnets around the peripheries thereof or at designated points of magnetic attachment. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110042473 | TRACK SEGMENT FOR TOY MOTORWAY - Track segment ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110101120 | ADJUSTABLE TOY VEHICLE TRACK INTERSECTION ASSEMBLIES - Intersection apparatus for use with tracks for toy vehicles define a first toy vehicle pathway from a ramp portion and across the gap to a corresponding receiving portion, and a second toy vehicle pathway that crosses the first. The ramp portion is translatable in a direction transverse to the pathways between a bypass position in which the trajectory of a toy vehicle traversing the first pathway passes and does not intersect that of a toy vehicle traversing the second, and an intersect position in which the trajectories intersect. The ramp portion may further be translatable to a second bypass position defining a trajectory passing on the opposite side of the second vehicle's trajectory relative to the trajectory defined when the ramp portion is in the first bypass position. When the ramp is in the intersect position, toy vehicles traversing the pathways at substantially the same time will collide. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110186645 | ROADWAY SYSTEM FOR MODEL VEHICLES WITH ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PROPULSION - The invention concerns a roadway system, the system for use with model vehicles with an energy-independent propulsion as well as a steering axle, which follow a driving wire laid directly beneath the roadway by means of a magnet, wherein the roadway system comprises individual, generally two-dimensional (meaning generally long and thin in cross section) roadway segments each having multiple respective connection edges and at least one groove on their roadway side with a diameter to accommodate the driving wire. The roadway system comprises straight, curved, flexible, and special-type roadway segments. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120012664 | Jump ramp for toy car - Disclosed is a jump ramp for a toy car including a slope which slants obliquely upward, and the toy car which is running is made to fly upward along the slope and a tilting portion which is tiltable toward a back side of the slope is provided at a tip portion of the slope. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120061484 | TOY TRACK SET - A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120126022 | TOY VEHICLE RACEWAY AND ROLLING CART - A toy vehicle raceway and rolling cart may include a plurality of multilane track segments, each of which may have a corresponding pivotably mounted support bracket. A toy vehicle raceway may be capable of being assembled in a plurality of configurations, including a racing configuration wherein the track segments and brackets may be assembled as a ramped raceway and a transport configuration wherein one or more of the track segments and brackets may be assembled to form a rolling cart for securely carrying other raceway components. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130126628 | TRAIN TRACKS - A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130221119 | Controlled-friction track for gravity race cars - The present invention comprises an improved track which increases the speed of a gravity-driven racing car. Firstly, a micro-grooved wheel rolling surface increases the friction for lateral movement of the car wheels through a fingerprint effect, thus straightening the trajectory of the path to the finish line. Secondly, this effect also reduces the amount of sideways movement towards the central guide strip and the associated bumping velocity. Thirdly, a low-friction material on the central guide strip reduces the frictional drag when contacted by a car's wheels. Fourthly, the micro-grooved surface also reduces the contact area between the wheel and the track surface causing a reduction in rolling friction. Finally, the micro-grooved rolling surface in combination with the low-friction guide strip material have a synergistic effect since the coefficient of sliding friction between a wheel and low-friction guide strip material is lessened because of a reduction in lateral velocity of contact. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221120 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles is provided herein, the track set having: a first track segment coupled to a first curved track segment; a second track segment coupled to a second curved track segment; a third curved track segment having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being wider than the outlet end, the inlet end being configured to receive the toy vehicles traveling on the first curved track segment and the second curved track segment; and a snare trap mechanism located at the outlet end of the third curved track segment, wherein the snare trap mechanism is configured to capture a first one of the toy vehicles traveling through the outlet end of the third curved track segment. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140070015 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a pair of arm members including a first arm member and a second arm member. The pair of arm member are movably mounted to the track set for movement between a first position and a second position. A toy vehicle carriage is pivotally mounted at a distal end of each of the pair of arm members. Each of the pair of arm members is coupled to one another such that as one of the arm members moves from its first position to its second position, the other of the arm members also moves from its first position to its second position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140091154 | EXPANDING TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a track segment. The track set having: a movable character located proximate to the track segment, wherein the character includes a torso, a first appendage, and a second appendage, each of the appendages is positioned adjacent the track segment, at least one of the pair of appendages being movably secured thereto and configured to intermittently block portions of the track segment such that a toy vehicle travelling thereon is captured by the character depending on the location of the appendages. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097262 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles having: a base member; a loop section defined by a plurality of curved segments, each of the curved segments being releasably secured to at least another one of the curved segments at one end when the loop section is defined by the curved segments, each of the curved segments includes a feature at the one end for engagement with another one of the curved segments or the base member of the track set; and a release mechanism being movably secured to the loop section, the release mechanism being capable of movement between a first position in which the curved segments are secured to each other and a second position in which the curved segments are released from each other, wherein a portion of the release mechanism is positionable in a portion of a path defined by the loop section such that an object travelling along the path can move the release mechanism from the first position to the second position. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097263 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140183272 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A track set configured to be mounted to a wall by a plurality of wall mounts, the track set having: a tower: a first upper track section configured to receive toy vehicles from a top portion of the tower; a second lower track section, wherein the first upper track section is angularly positioned such that toy vehicles traveling along the first track section move towards a second lower track section, wherein the second lower track section is configured to direct the toy vehicles towards a bottom portion of a tower; a corkscrew rotationally secured to the tower; and a motor coupled to the corkscrew, wherein operation of the motor causes the corkscrew to rotate, wherein rotation of the corkscrew causes the toy vehicles to move from the bottom portion of the tower to the top portion of the tower. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140263684 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING RAIL ALIGNMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SEPARATION IN A MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT - An apparatus includes a number of structural crossties configured to mimic railroad crossties. The apparatus also includes a number of beams connected to the crossties. A conductive top surface is on portions of the structural crossties or the beams. The conductive top surface is configured for substantially electrically isolating a first conductive rail from a second conductive rail. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326798 | Tower Track Play Set - The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a base, a pillar or support, at least one platform, and a retaining mechanism. The pillar is configured to extend substantially vertically from the base. The at least one platform is coupled to the pillar and is configured to receive a toy vehicle. A retaining mechanism coupled to the at least one platform retains the toy vehicle on the platform until actuation of the retaining mechanism. Upon actuation, the retaining mechanism is reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retains the toy vehicle on the platform to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicle to roll off of the platform. Where multiple platforms are present, upon actuation, multiple retaining mechanisms are simultaneously reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retain toy vehicles on the multiple platforms to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicles to roll off of the platforms. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332600 | RAILWAY MODELING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A model train railway assembly system having a plurality of foam boards cut to support at least one model train track on each board. Bus wires may be used to facilitate running of electricity along the track. The system comprising connecting a plurality of the assembled boards in a desired train track configuration. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150060560 | TOY RACETRACK HAVING COLLAPSIBLE LOOP PORTION - A toy racetrack is disclosed including a partial loop section configured to maintain a partial loop configuration when maintained in an unloaded, freestanding configuration, and that collapses when in a loaded state in which a toy vehicle passes over such partial loop section. When a force is applied to the upper section of the pathway from a traversing toy vehicle, the added force shifts the center of gravity past the balancing point that maintains the partial loop section in its freestanding configuration, and the partial loop section collapses. A spring-loaded head may be provided at the end of the upper portion of the partial loop section, and may be configured to spring away from the partial loop section when contacted by a toy vehicle. A wind-up motor may be provided that drives a diverter in the base of the partial loop section, which may direct a toy vehicle through the partial loop section or onto an alternative racetrack path. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097042 | PLAYSET WITH A PIVOTAL TRACK - A playset including a track is provided. The track may include a main section and a pivotal section. In a first mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause an object travelling on the track to be launched or disconnected from the track. In a second mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause a projection extending from the pivotal portion to pin the object to the track. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160175727 | CONVERTIBLE TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET | 06-23-2016 |
| 238010000 | Simulated roadbeds | 2 |
| 20090266905 | Knockdown-Type Track Wheel System for a Camera Dolly - A knockdown-type track wheel system for camera dolly comprising a pair of. spaced apart camera track railings, a plurality of cross-members spacedly supporting said pair of camera track railings, and a collapsible tripod supporting each of said cross-member, each of said cross-member being defined by a pair of opposing threaded studs on the respective ends, a height adjusting means screwably attached to corresponding threaded stud, a ball extending from said height adjusting means, and a triangular railing seat adjustably secured on said ball and fitted to the underside of said camera track railings. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100123017 | TOY TRACK - The invention is directed to a toy track for traversal of at least one toy vehicle. It includes a track segment having a flipper disposed therein, the flipper being attached to the track segment at a pivot point and capable of movement thereabout. A vibration damper post having a stanchion portion and a resilient portion for supporting the track segment is also included. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20120080533 | Modular Track for Autonomous Vehicles - An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20150097044 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK WITH MULTIPLE TOY VEHICLE LAUNCH - The toy vehicle track system includes a first track section, a second track section, a third track section, a trigger configured to initiate a launch of a first toy vehicle and a second toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle launcher operatively coupled to the trigger and configured to launch the first toy vehicle onto the first track section and configured to launch the second toy vehicle onto the second track section upon operation of the trigger. The third track section is configured to receive the first toy vehicle from the first track section and configured to receive the second toy vehicle from the second track section such that the first toy vehicle and the second toy vehicle simultaneously travel on the third track section. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097045 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE LOOP PORTION - Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a toy vehicle launching section that, in a first configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle toward and through the open, central portion of a loop track section, preferably to impact a target, and in a transformed configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle through the track portion of the loop track section and preferably toward a catch tray. Two loop track sections are pivotably mounted to a tower, and target flags may be pivotably mounted to a loop section mounting block positioned at the top of the tower. Once one of the target flags is struck by a toy vehicle, an internal transformation mechanism is triggered that causes the loop track sections to pivot into a track engaging position in which the loop sections form terminal track portions for the track segments in the launching section of the racetrack. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150330032 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND FOLDING CAMERA DOLLY TRACK - Camera dolly track has adjustable width and is foldable for transport or storage. A track section has first and second rails connected via first and second cross braces. The cross brace includes a first bar pivotally attached to the first rail, and a second bar pivotally attached to the second rail. The first bar is securable onto the second bar at multiple positions along the second bar, to change the length of the cross brace to allow a track width of the dolly track to be changed. The length of the cross brace may be changed via a straight slot in the first bar and at least one projection in the second bar extending into the slot, to allow the bars to slide in and out over each other. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100258646 | Playset system for toy vehicles - A playset system for toy vehicles, preferably wheeled toy vehicles, the playset system having multiple levels including a base level, having one or more and preferably two or more base segments that are interconnectable; and a roadway level having one or more and preferably two or more segments that are interconnectable, wherein the roadway level is located on an upper surface of the base level. In a preferred embodiment, the playset system is specifically designed and scaled to accommodate die cast vehicles, preferably 1:64 scale die cast vehicles that are known in the art. The playset in preferred embodiments utilizes magnetic fields to operatively connect the components of the base level to components of the roadway level. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20190143234 | Toy Vehicle Track Set | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080265048 | Track Set for Toy Vehicles - A track set for toy vehicles and a method for colliding toy vehicles are provided. The track set has a collision platform that defines a collision area. The track set further includes a first track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at a pivot axis of the collision platform, and a second track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at the pivot axis. The first and second track members each have a vehicle launcher for launching a toy vehicle towards the collision platform. The first track member defines a first vehicle pathway to the collision platform and the second track member defines a second vehicle pathway to the collision platform. The track set further includes an actuator configured to simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher of each of the first and second track members to propel at least one toy vehicle along at least one of the first and second vehicle pathways toward the collision area. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150298014 | MODEL TOY TRAIN TRACK MODULE - A model train track module including track rails supported on a plurality of adjacent connected track bed segments; and a biased connection between the track bed segments. The length of the track module in the direction of the track rails is biased from a minimum track dimension of S when the segments abut one another to a maximum track length of {S+([n−1]×s)}, where n is the number of track bed segments and s is the maximum distance between connected adjacent track bed segments when fully spaced apart. The track rails are adjustable in length and at the segment connections are connected by pins which have a top surface aligned with the top surface of the rail they connect. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160067621 | TOY TRACK AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING THE TRACK - A toy track including a first track member and a second track member. The first track member has a first end and a second end and the second track member has a first end and a second end. A connector is positioned between the first track member and the second track member. The first and the second track members are each rotatable about a first axis by 360 degrees without uncoupling the first track member from the second track member. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160121230 | Reconfigurable Toy Vehicle Track, Accessory, and Track Set - A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160166944 | MODEL RAILWAY AESTHETIC INSERT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20080265049 | Track Part and Fastening Element for Toy Car Racing Track - The invention relates to a track part ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150097043 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE OBSTACLE - A toy racetrack is disclosed having an obstacle that is moved into and out of the path of a toy vehicle travelling along the racetrack. The racetrack comprises a closed loop track and may include a booster mechanism for propelling a toy vehicle along the track. The obstacle may comprise a movable web or net with an opening that can be used to catch a toy vehicle traveling along the track. A support tower is located adjacent the track, and an obstacle carrier, optionally including an action figure, is movably mounted to the support tower. The figure holds the net, and the figure and net are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the net is in its lowered position, a toy vehicle traveling along the track is captured by the net when the net is manually positioned in a capture position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150115050 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A mounting system is provided herein. The mounting system having: a plurality of wall mounts for releasably securing a plurality of items to a vertical surface; and a template having a plurality of cutouts located in a plurality of locations on the template, wherein the plurality of cutouts of the template are each configured to receive at least a portion of one of the plurality of wall mounts therein. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150129669 | RACING VEHICLE GAME - A track for a racing car game is described. The width of the track is formed so as to exhibit an optically graded lateral profile that is maintained along the length of the track. The optically graded profile thus provides a means for allocating each lateral position of the track with a unique level of reflectivity. In this way the level of light reflected onto a detector from a vehicle associated light source corresponds to a unique lateral position, and thus provides a diagnostic for determining the lateral position of the vehicle on the track and for maintaining this lateral position along the full length of the track. The track may therefore be considered to comprise a plurality of virtual slots for the vehicle between which the vehicle can easily move and the choice of which is determined by the vehicle's operator. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160074761 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK - A track for a toy vehicle and a track section that is used to form the track. In one embodiment, the track section includes a first edge, a second edge, and an upper surface extending therebetween; a first connector extending from the first edge, the first connector comprising an inner surface that defines a receiving cavity and an outer surface comprising a plurality of detents; a second connector extending from the second edge, the second connector being spaced apart from a portion of the second edge by a gap; and first and second slots extending from the second edge towards the first edge to form a hinge section of the track section between the first and second slots, the hinge section comprising the portion of the second edge of the track section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160184723 | MAGNETIC TOY TRAIN TRACKS AND MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT - Toy train track segments of non-magnetic metals and a toy train track comprised of the non-magnetic track segments and a system of magnetic elements configured to be magnetically inter-connected with each other in varying positions and configurations for building up of environmental structures for a train track layout The toy track segments are configured for magnetic coupling with each other to provide the toy train track, with each segment having at least one edge for abutted coupling to an edge of another track segment wherein each abutted edge has at least one magnet imbedded therein and the imbedded magnet or magnets being positioned to be aligned with a magnet or magnets of another abutted edge to effect the magnetic coupling. The environmental magnetic elements include imbedded magnets around the peripheries thereof or at designated points of magnetic attachment. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110042473 | TRACK SEGMENT FOR TOY MOTORWAY - Track segment ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110101120 | ADJUSTABLE TOY VEHICLE TRACK INTERSECTION ASSEMBLIES - Intersection apparatus for use with tracks for toy vehicles define a first toy vehicle pathway from a ramp portion and across the gap to a corresponding receiving portion, and a second toy vehicle pathway that crosses the first. The ramp portion is translatable in a direction transverse to the pathways between a bypass position in which the trajectory of a toy vehicle traversing the first pathway passes and does not intersect that of a toy vehicle traversing the second, and an intersect position in which the trajectories intersect. The ramp portion may further be translatable to a second bypass position defining a trajectory passing on the opposite side of the second vehicle's trajectory relative to the trajectory defined when the ramp portion is in the first bypass position. When the ramp is in the intersect position, toy vehicles traversing the pathways at substantially the same time will collide. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110186645 | ROADWAY SYSTEM FOR MODEL VEHICLES WITH ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PROPULSION - The invention concerns a roadway system, the system for use with model vehicles with an energy-independent propulsion as well as a steering axle, which follow a driving wire laid directly beneath the roadway by means of a magnet, wherein the roadway system comprises individual, generally two-dimensional (meaning generally long and thin in cross section) roadway segments each having multiple respective connection edges and at least one groove on their roadway side with a diameter to accommodate the driving wire. The roadway system comprises straight, curved, flexible, and special-type roadway segments. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120012664 | Jump ramp for toy car - Disclosed is a jump ramp for a toy car including a slope which slants obliquely upward, and the toy car which is running is made to fly upward along the slope and a tilting portion which is tiltable toward a back side of the slope is provided at a tip portion of the slope. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120061484 | TOY TRACK SET - A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120126022 | TOY VEHICLE RACEWAY AND ROLLING CART - A toy vehicle raceway and rolling cart may include a plurality of multilane track segments, each of which may have a corresponding pivotably mounted support bracket. A toy vehicle raceway may be capable of being assembled in a plurality of configurations, including a racing configuration wherein the track segments and brackets may be assembled as a ramped raceway and a transport configuration wherein one or more of the track segments and brackets may be assembled to form a rolling cart for securely carrying other raceway components. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130126628 | TRAIN TRACKS - A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130221119 | Controlled-friction track for gravity race cars - The present invention comprises an improved track which increases the speed of a gravity-driven racing car. Firstly, a micro-grooved wheel rolling surface increases the friction for lateral movement of the car wheels through a fingerprint effect, thus straightening the trajectory of the path to the finish line. Secondly, this effect also reduces the amount of sideways movement towards the central guide strip and the associated bumping velocity. Thirdly, a low-friction material on the central guide strip reduces the frictional drag when contacted by a car's wheels. Fourthly, the micro-grooved surface also reduces the contact area between the wheel and the track surface causing a reduction in rolling friction. Finally, the micro-grooved rolling surface in combination with the low-friction guide strip material have a synergistic effect since the coefficient of sliding friction between a wheel and low-friction guide strip material is lessened because of a reduction in lateral velocity of contact. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221120 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles is provided herein, the track set having: a first track segment coupled to a first curved track segment; a second track segment coupled to a second curved track segment; a third curved track segment having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being wider than the outlet end, the inlet end being configured to receive the toy vehicles traveling on the first curved track segment and the second curved track segment; and a snare trap mechanism located at the outlet end of the third curved track segment, wherein the snare trap mechanism is configured to capture a first one of the toy vehicles traveling through the outlet end of the third curved track segment. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140070015 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a pair of arm members including a first arm member and a second arm member. The pair of arm member are movably mounted to the track set for movement between a first position and a second position. A toy vehicle carriage is pivotally mounted at a distal end of each of the pair of arm members. Each of the pair of arm members is coupled to one another such that as one of the arm members moves from its first position to its second position, the other of the arm members also moves from its first position to its second position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140091154 | EXPANDING TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a track segment. The track set having: a movable character located proximate to the track segment, wherein the character includes a torso, a first appendage, and a second appendage, each of the appendages is positioned adjacent the track segment, at least one of the pair of appendages being movably secured thereto and configured to intermittently block portions of the track segment such that a toy vehicle travelling thereon is captured by the character depending on the location of the appendages. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097262 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles having: a base member; a loop section defined by a plurality of curved segments, each of the curved segments being releasably secured to at least another one of the curved segments at one end when the loop section is defined by the curved segments, each of the curved segments includes a feature at the one end for engagement with another one of the curved segments or the base member of the track set; and a release mechanism being movably secured to the loop section, the release mechanism being capable of movement between a first position in which the curved segments are secured to each other and a second position in which the curved segments are released from each other, wherein a portion of the release mechanism is positionable in a portion of a path defined by the loop section such that an object travelling along the path can move the release mechanism from the first position to the second position. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097263 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140183272 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A track set configured to be mounted to a wall by a plurality of wall mounts, the track set having: a tower: a first upper track section configured to receive toy vehicles from a top portion of the tower; a second lower track section, wherein the first upper track section is angularly positioned such that toy vehicles traveling along the first track section move towards a second lower track section, wherein the second lower track section is configured to direct the toy vehicles towards a bottom portion of a tower; a corkscrew rotationally secured to the tower; and a motor coupled to the corkscrew, wherein operation of the motor causes the corkscrew to rotate, wherein rotation of the corkscrew causes the toy vehicles to move from the bottom portion of the tower to the top portion of the tower. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140263684 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING RAIL ALIGNMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SEPARATION IN A MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT - An apparatus includes a number of structural crossties configured to mimic railroad crossties. The apparatus also includes a number of beams connected to the crossties. A conductive top surface is on portions of the structural crossties or the beams. The conductive top surface is configured for substantially electrically isolating a first conductive rail from a second conductive rail. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326798 | Tower Track Play Set - The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a base, a pillar or support, at least one platform, and a retaining mechanism. The pillar is configured to extend substantially vertically from the base. The at least one platform is coupled to the pillar and is configured to receive a toy vehicle. A retaining mechanism coupled to the at least one platform retains the toy vehicle on the platform until actuation of the retaining mechanism. Upon actuation, the retaining mechanism is reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retains the toy vehicle on the platform to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicle to roll off of the platform. Where multiple platforms are present, upon actuation, multiple retaining mechanisms are simultaneously reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retain toy vehicles on the multiple platforms to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicles to roll off of the platforms. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332600 | RAILWAY MODELING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A model train railway assembly system having a plurality of foam boards cut to support at least one model train track on each board. Bus wires may be used to facilitate running of electricity along the track. The system comprising connecting a plurality of the assembled boards in a desired train track configuration. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150060560 | TOY RACETRACK HAVING COLLAPSIBLE LOOP PORTION - A toy racetrack is disclosed including a partial loop section configured to maintain a partial loop configuration when maintained in an unloaded, freestanding configuration, and that collapses when in a loaded state in which a toy vehicle passes over such partial loop section. When a force is applied to the upper section of the pathway from a traversing toy vehicle, the added force shifts the center of gravity past the balancing point that maintains the partial loop section in its freestanding configuration, and the partial loop section collapses. A spring-loaded head may be provided at the end of the upper portion of the partial loop section, and may be configured to spring away from the partial loop section when contacted by a toy vehicle. A wind-up motor may be provided that drives a diverter in the base of the partial loop section, which may direct a toy vehicle through the partial loop section or onto an alternative racetrack path. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097042 | PLAYSET WITH A PIVOTAL TRACK - A playset including a track is provided. The track may include a main section and a pivotal section. In a first mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause an object travelling on the track to be launched or disconnected from the track. In a second mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause a projection extending from the pivotal portion to pin the object to the track. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160175727 | CONVERTIBLE TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET | 06-23-2016 |
| 238010000 | Toy track, rail-guided | 5 |
| 20090266905 | Knockdown-Type Track Wheel System for a Camera Dolly - A knockdown-type track wheel system for camera dolly comprising a pair of. spaced apart camera track railings, a plurality of cross-members spacedly supporting said pair of camera track railings, and a collapsible tripod supporting each of said cross-member, each of said cross-member being defined by a pair of opposing threaded studs on the respective ends, a height adjusting means screwably attached to corresponding threaded stud, a ball extending from said height adjusting means, and a triangular railing seat adjustably secured on said ball and fitted to the underside of said camera track railings. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100123017 | TOY TRACK - The invention is directed to a toy track for traversal of at least one toy vehicle. It includes a track segment having a flipper disposed therein, the flipper being attached to the track segment at a pivot point and capable of movement thereabout. A vibration damper post having a stanchion portion and a resilient portion for supporting the track segment is also included. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20120080533 | Modular Track for Autonomous Vehicles - An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20150097044 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK WITH MULTIPLE TOY VEHICLE LAUNCH - The toy vehicle track system includes a first track section, a second track section, a third track section, a trigger configured to initiate a launch of a first toy vehicle and a second toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle launcher operatively coupled to the trigger and configured to launch the first toy vehicle onto the first track section and configured to launch the second toy vehicle onto the second track section upon operation of the trigger. The third track section is configured to receive the first toy vehicle from the first track section and configured to receive the second toy vehicle from the second track section such that the first toy vehicle and the second toy vehicle simultaneously travel on the third track section. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097045 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE LOOP PORTION - Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a toy vehicle launching section that, in a first configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle toward and through the open, central portion of a loop track section, preferably to impact a target, and in a transformed configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle through the track portion of the loop track section and preferably toward a catch tray. Two loop track sections are pivotably mounted to a tower, and target flags may be pivotably mounted to a loop section mounting block positioned at the top of the tower. Once one of the target flags is struck by a toy vehicle, an internal transformation mechanism is triggered that causes the loop track sections to pivot into a track engaging position in which the loop sections form terminal track portions for the track segments in the launching section of the racetrack. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150330032 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND FOLDING CAMERA DOLLY TRACK - Camera dolly track has adjustable width and is foldable for transport or storage. A track section has first and second rails connected via first and second cross braces. The cross brace includes a first bar pivotally attached to the first rail, and a second bar pivotally attached to the second rail. The first bar is securable onto the second bar at multiple positions along the second bar, to change the length of the cross brace to allow a track width of the dolly track to be changed. The length of the cross brace may be changed via a straight slot in the first bar and at least one projection in the second bar extending into the slot, to allow the bars to slide in and out over each other. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100258646 | Playset system for toy vehicles - A playset system for toy vehicles, preferably wheeled toy vehicles, the playset system having multiple levels including a base level, having one or more and preferably two or more base segments that are interconnectable; and a roadway level having one or more and preferably two or more segments that are interconnectable, wherein the roadway level is located on an upper surface of the base level. In a preferred embodiment, the playset system is specifically designed and scaled to accommodate die cast vehicles, preferably 1:64 scale die cast vehicles that are known in the art. The playset in preferred embodiments utilizes magnetic fields to operatively connect the components of the base level to components of the roadway level. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20190143234 | Toy Vehicle Track Set | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080265048 | Track Set for Toy Vehicles - A track set for toy vehicles and a method for colliding toy vehicles are provided. The track set has a collision platform that defines a collision area. The track set further includes a first track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at a pivot axis of the collision platform, and a second track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at the pivot axis. The first and second track members each have a vehicle launcher for launching a toy vehicle towards the collision platform. The first track member defines a first vehicle pathway to the collision platform and the second track member defines a second vehicle pathway to the collision platform. The track set further includes an actuator configured to simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher of each of the first and second track members to propel at least one toy vehicle along at least one of the first and second vehicle pathways toward the collision area. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150298014 | MODEL TOY TRAIN TRACK MODULE - A model train track module including track rails supported on a plurality of adjacent connected track bed segments; and a biased connection between the track bed segments. The length of the track module in the direction of the track rails is biased from a minimum track dimension of S when the segments abut one another to a maximum track length of {S+([n−1]×s)}, where n is the number of track bed segments and s is the maximum distance between connected adjacent track bed segments when fully spaced apart. The track rails are adjustable in length and at the segment connections are connected by pins which have a top surface aligned with the top surface of the rail they connect. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160067621 | TOY TRACK AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING THE TRACK - A toy track including a first track member and a second track member. The first track member has a first end and a second end and the second track member has a first end and a second end. A connector is positioned between the first track member and the second track member. The first and the second track members are each rotatable about a first axis by 360 degrees without uncoupling the first track member from the second track member. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160121230 | Reconfigurable Toy Vehicle Track, Accessory, and Track Set - A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160166944 | MODEL RAILWAY AESTHETIC INSERT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20080265049 | Track Part and Fastening Element for Toy Car Racing Track - The invention relates to a track part ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150097043 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE OBSTACLE - A toy racetrack is disclosed having an obstacle that is moved into and out of the path of a toy vehicle travelling along the racetrack. The racetrack comprises a closed loop track and may include a booster mechanism for propelling a toy vehicle along the track. The obstacle may comprise a movable web or net with an opening that can be used to catch a toy vehicle traveling along the track. A support tower is located adjacent the track, and an obstacle carrier, optionally including an action figure, is movably mounted to the support tower. The figure holds the net, and the figure and net are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the net is in its lowered position, a toy vehicle traveling along the track is captured by the net when the net is manually positioned in a capture position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150115050 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A mounting system is provided herein. The mounting system having: a plurality of wall mounts for releasably securing a plurality of items to a vertical surface; and a template having a plurality of cutouts located in a plurality of locations on the template, wherein the plurality of cutouts of the template are each configured to receive at least a portion of one of the plurality of wall mounts therein. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150129669 | RACING VEHICLE GAME - A track for a racing car game is described. The width of the track is formed so as to exhibit an optically graded lateral profile that is maintained along the length of the track. The optically graded profile thus provides a means for allocating each lateral position of the track with a unique level of reflectivity. In this way the level of light reflected onto a detector from a vehicle associated light source corresponds to a unique lateral position, and thus provides a diagnostic for determining the lateral position of the vehicle on the track and for maintaining this lateral position along the full length of the track. The track may therefore be considered to comprise a plurality of virtual slots for the vehicle between which the vehicle can easily move and the choice of which is determined by the vehicle's operator. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160074761 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK - A track for a toy vehicle and a track section that is used to form the track. In one embodiment, the track section includes a first edge, a second edge, and an upper surface extending therebetween; a first connector extending from the first edge, the first connector comprising an inner surface that defines a receiving cavity and an outer surface comprising a plurality of detents; a second connector extending from the second edge, the second connector being spaced apart from a portion of the second edge by a gap; and first and second slots extending from the second edge towards the first edge to form a hinge section of the track section between the first and second slots, the hinge section comprising the portion of the second edge of the track section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160184723 | MAGNETIC TOY TRAIN TRACKS AND MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT - Toy train track segments of non-magnetic metals and a toy train track comprised of the non-magnetic track segments and a system of magnetic elements configured to be magnetically inter-connected with each other in varying positions and configurations for building up of environmental structures for a train track layout The toy track segments are configured for magnetic coupling with each other to provide the toy train track, with each segment having at least one edge for abutted coupling to an edge of another track segment wherein each abutted edge has at least one magnet imbedded therein and the imbedded magnet or magnets being positioned to be aligned with a magnet or magnets of another abutted edge to effect the magnetic coupling. The environmental magnetic elements include imbedded magnets around the peripheries thereof or at designated points of magnetic attachment. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110042473 | TRACK SEGMENT FOR TOY MOTORWAY - Track segment ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110101120 | ADJUSTABLE TOY VEHICLE TRACK INTERSECTION ASSEMBLIES - Intersection apparatus for use with tracks for toy vehicles define a first toy vehicle pathway from a ramp portion and across the gap to a corresponding receiving portion, and a second toy vehicle pathway that crosses the first. The ramp portion is translatable in a direction transverse to the pathways between a bypass position in which the trajectory of a toy vehicle traversing the first pathway passes and does not intersect that of a toy vehicle traversing the second, and an intersect position in which the trajectories intersect. The ramp portion may further be translatable to a second bypass position defining a trajectory passing on the opposite side of the second vehicle's trajectory relative to the trajectory defined when the ramp portion is in the first bypass position. When the ramp is in the intersect position, toy vehicles traversing the pathways at substantially the same time will collide. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110186645 | ROADWAY SYSTEM FOR MODEL VEHICLES WITH ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PROPULSION - The invention concerns a roadway system, the system for use with model vehicles with an energy-independent propulsion as well as a steering axle, which follow a driving wire laid directly beneath the roadway by means of a magnet, wherein the roadway system comprises individual, generally two-dimensional (meaning generally long and thin in cross section) roadway segments each having multiple respective connection edges and at least one groove on their roadway side with a diameter to accommodate the driving wire. The roadway system comprises straight, curved, flexible, and special-type roadway segments. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120012664 | Jump ramp for toy car - Disclosed is a jump ramp for a toy car including a slope which slants obliquely upward, and the toy car which is running is made to fly upward along the slope and a tilting portion which is tiltable toward a back side of the slope is provided at a tip portion of the slope. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120061484 | TOY TRACK SET - A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120126022 | TOY VEHICLE RACEWAY AND ROLLING CART - A toy vehicle raceway and rolling cart may include a plurality of multilane track segments, each of which may have a corresponding pivotably mounted support bracket. A toy vehicle raceway may be capable of being assembled in a plurality of configurations, including a racing configuration wherein the track segments and brackets may be assembled as a ramped raceway and a transport configuration wherein one or more of the track segments and brackets may be assembled to form a rolling cart for securely carrying other raceway components. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130126628 | TRAIN TRACKS - A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130221119 | Controlled-friction track for gravity race cars - The present invention comprises an improved track which increases the speed of a gravity-driven racing car. Firstly, a micro-grooved wheel rolling surface increases the friction for lateral movement of the car wheels through a fingerprint effect, thus straightening the trajectory of the path to the finish line. Secondly, this effect also reduces the amount of sideways movement towards the central guide strip and the associated bumping velocity. Thirdly, a low-friction material on the central guide strip reduces the frictional drag when contacted by a car's wheels. Fourthly, the micro-grooved surface also reduces the contact area between the wheel and the track surface causing a reduction in rolling friction. Finally, the micro-grooved rolling surface in combination with the low-friction guide strip material have a synergistic effect since the coefficient of sliding friction between a wheel and low-friction guide strip material is lessened because of a reduction in lateral velocity of contact. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221120 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles is provided herein, the track set having: a first track segment coupled to a first curved track segment; a second track segment coupled to a second curved track segment; a third curved track segment having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being wider than the outlet end, the inlet end being configured to receive the toy vehicles traveling on the first curved track segment and the second curved track segment; and a snare trap mechanism located at the outlet end of the third curved track segment, wherein the snare trap mechanism is configured to capture a first one of the toy vehicles traveling through the outlet end of the third curved track segment. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140070015 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a pair of arm members including a first arm member and a second arm member. The pair of arm member are movably mounted to the track set for movement between a first position and a second position. A toy vehicle carriage is pivotally mounted at a distal end of each of the pair of arm members. Each of the pair of arm members is coupled to one another such that as one of the arm members moves from its first position to its second position, the other of the arm members also moves from its first position to its second position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140091154 | EXPANDING TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a track segment. The track set having: a movable character located proximate to the track segment, wherein the character includes a torso, a first appendage, and a second appendage, each of the appendages is positioned adjacent the track segment, at least one of the pair of appendages being movably secured thereto and configured to intermittently block portions of the track segment such that a toy vehicle travelling thereon is captured by the character depending on the location of the appendages. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097262 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles having: a base member; a loop section defined by a plurality of curved segments, each of the curved segments being releasably secured to at least another one of the curved segments at one end when the loop section is defined by the curved segments, each of the curved segments includes a feature at the one end for engagement with another one of the curved segments or the base member of the track set; and a release mechanism being movably secured to the loop section, the release mechanism being capable of movement between a first position in which the curved segments are secured to each other and a second position in which the curved segments are released from each other, wherein a portion of the release mechanism is positionable in a portion of a path defined by the loop section such that an object travelling along the path can move the release mechanism from the first position to the second position. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097263 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140183272 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A track set configured to be mounted to a wall by a plurality of wall mounts, the track set having: a tower: a first upper track section configured to receive toy vehicles from a top portion of the tower; a second lower track section, wherein the first upper track section is angularly positioned such that toy vehicles traveling along the first track section move towards a second lower track section, wherein the second lower track section is configured to direct the toy vehicles towards a bottom portion of a tower; a corkscrew rotationally secured to the tower; and a motor coupled to the corkscrew, wherein operation of the motor causes the corkscrew to rotate, wherein rotation of the corkscrew causes the toy vehicles to move from the bottom portion of the tower to the top portion of the tower. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140263684 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING RAIL ALIGNMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SEPARATION IN A MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT - An apparatus includes a number of structural crossties configured to mimic railroad crossties. The apparatus also includes a number of beams connected to the crossties. A conductive top surface is on portions of the structural crossties or the beams. The conductive top surface is configured for substantially electrically isolating a first conductive rail from a second conductive rail. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326798 | Tower Track Play Set - The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a base, a pillar or support, at least one platform, and a retaining mechanism. The pillar is configured to extend substantially vertically from the base. The at least one platform is coupled to the pillar and is configured to receive a toy vehicle. A retaining mechanism coupled to the at least one platform retains the toy vehicle on the platform until actuation of the retaining mechanism. Upon actuation, the retaining mechanism is reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retains the toy vehicle on the platform to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicle to roll off of the platform. Where multiple platforms are present, upon actuation, multiple retaining mechanisms are simultaneously reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retain toy vehicles on the multiple platforms to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicles to roll off of the platforms. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332600 | RAILWAY MODELING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A model train railway assembly system having a plurality of foam boards cut to support at least one model train track on each board. Bus wires may be used to facilitate running of electricity along the track. The system comprising connecting a plurality of the assembled boards in a desired train track configuration. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150060560 | TOY RACETRACK HAVING COLLAPSIBLE LOOP PORTION - A toy racetrack is disclosed including a partial loop section configured to maintain a partial loop configuration when maintained in an unloaded, freestanding configuration, and that collapses when in a loaded state in which a toy vehicle passes over such partial loop section. When a force is applied to the upper section of the pathway from a traversing toy vehicle, the added force shifts the center of gravity past the balancing point that maintains the partial loop section in its freestanding configuration, and the partial loop section collapses. A spring-loaded head may be provided at the end of the upper portion of the partial loop section, and may be configured to spring away from the partial loop section when contacted by a toy vehicle. A wind-up motor may be provided that drives a diverter in the base of the partial loop section, which may direct a toy vehicle through the partial loop section or onto an alternative racetrack path. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097042 | PLAYSET WITH A PIVOTAL TRACK - A playset including a track is provided. The track may include a main section and a pivotal section. In a first mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause an object travelling on the track to be launched or disconnected from the track. In a second mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause a projection extending from the pivotal portion to pin the object to the track. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160175727 | CONVERTIBLE TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET | 06-23-2016 |
| 238010000 | Toy track, slot-guided | 6 |
| 20090266905 | Knockdown-Type Track Wheel System for a Camera Dolly - A knockdown-type track wheel system for camera dolly comprising a pair of. spaced apart camera track railings, a plurality of cross-members spacedly supporting said pair of camera track railings, and a collapsible tripod supporting each of said cross-member, each of said cross-member being defined by a pair of opposing threaded studs on the respective ends, a height adjusting means screwably attached to corresponding threaded stud, a ball extending from said height adjusting means, and a triangular railing seat adjustably secured on said ball and fitted to the underside of said camera track railings. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100123017 | TOY TRACK - The invention is directed to a toy track for traversal of at least one toy vehicle. It includes a track segment having a flipper disposed therein, the flipper being attached to the track segment at a pivot point and capable of movement thereabout. A vibration damper post having a stanchion portion and a resilient portion for supporting the track segment is also included. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20120080533 | Modular Track for Autonomous Vehicles - An apparatus includes modular track sections adapted to be assembled into a track for autonomous vehicles. The track is configured such that the vehicles tend to stay on the track and that allows the autonomous vehicles to enter and exit the track from at least one side of the track. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20150097044 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK WITH MULTIPLE TOY VEHICLE LAUNCH - The toy vehicle track system includes a first track section, a second track section, a third track section, a trigger configured to initiate a launch of a first toy vehicle and a second toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle launcher operatively coupled to the trigger and configured to launch the first toy vehicle onto the first track section and configured to launch the second toy vehicle onto the second track section upon operation of the trigger. The third track section is configured to receive the first toy vehicle from the first track section and configured to receive the second toy vehicle from the second track section such that the first toy vehicle and the second toy vehicle simultaneously travel on the third track section. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097045 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE LOOP PORTION - Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a toy vehicle launching section that, in a first configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle toward and through the open, central portion of a loop track section, preferably to impact a target, and in a transformed configuration of the racetrack, launches a toy vehicle through the track portion of the loop track section and preferably toward a catch tray. Two loop track sections are pivotably mounted to a tower, and target flags may be pivotably mounted to a loop section mounting block positioned at the top of the tower. Once one of the target flags is struck by a toy vehicle, an internal transformation mechanism is triggered that causes the loop track sections to pivot into a track engaging position in which the loop sections form terminal track portions for the track segments in the launching section of the racetrack. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150330032 | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND FOLDING CAMERA DOLLY TRACK - Camera dolly track has adjustable width and is foldable for transport or storage. A track section has first and second rails connected via first and second cross braces. The cross brace includes a first bar pivotally attached to the first rail, and a second bar pivotally attached to the second rail. The first bar is securable onto the second bar at multiple positions along the second bar, to change the length of the cross brace to allow a track width of the dolly track to be changed. The length of the cross brace may be changed via a straight slot in the first bar and at least one projection in the second bar extending into the slot, to allow the bars to slide in and out over each other. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20100258646 | Playset system for toy vehicles - A playset system for toy vehicles, preferably wheeled toy vehicles, the playset system having multiple levels including a base level, having one or more and preferably two or more base segments that are interconnectable; and a roadway level having one or more and preferably two or more segments that are interconnectable, wherein the roadway level is located on an upper surface of the base level. In a preferred embodiment, the playset system is specifically designed and scaled to accommodate die cast vehicles, preferably 1:64 scale die cast vehicles that are known in the art. The playset in preferred embodiments utilizes magnetic fields to operatively connect the components of the base level to components of the roadway level. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20190143234 | Toy Vehicle Track Set | 05-16-2019 |
| 20080265048 | Track Set for Toy Vehicles - A track set for toy vehicles and a method for colliding toy vehicles are provided. The track set has a collision platform that defines a collision area. The track set further includes a first track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at a pivot axis of the collision platform, and a second track member being pivotally secured to the collision platform at the pivot axis. The first and second track members each have a vehicle launcher for launching a toy vehicle towards the collision platform. The first track member defines a first vehicle pathway to the collision platform and the second track member defines a second vehicle pathway to the collision platform. The track set further includes an actuator configured to simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher of each of the first and second track members to propel at least one toy vehicle along at least one of the first and second vehicle pathways toward the collision area. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150298014 | MODEL TOY TRAIN TRACK MODULE - A model train track module including track rails supported on a plurality of adjacent connected track bed segments; and a biased connection between the track bed segments. The length of the track module in the direction of the track rails is biased from a minimum track dimension of S when the segments abut one another to a maximum track length of {S+([n−1]×s)}, where n is the number of track bed segments and s is the maximum distance between connected adjacent track bed segments when fully spaced apart. The track rails are adjustable in length and at the segment connections are connected by pins which have a top surface aligned with the top surface of the rail they connect. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160067621 | TOY TRACK AND METHOD OF CONFIGURING THE TRACK - A toy track including a first track member and a second track member. The first track member has a first end and a second end and the second track member has a first end and a second end. A connector is positioned between the first track member and the second track member. The first and the second track members are each rotatable about a first axis by 360 degrees without uncoupling the first track member from the second track member. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160121230 | Reconfigurable Toy Vehicle Track, Accessory, and Track Set - A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160166944 | MODEL RAILWAY AESTHETIC INSERT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20080265049 | Track Part and Fastening Element for Toy Car Racing Track - The invention relates to a track part ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20150097043 | TOY RACETRACK WITH MOVEABLE OBSTACLE - A toy racetrack is disclosed having an obstacle that is moved into and out of the path of a toy vehicle travelling along the racetrack. The racetrack comprises a closed loop track and may include a booster mechanism for propelling a toy vehicle along the track. The obstacle may comprise a movable web or net with an opening that can be used to catch a toy vehicle traveling along the track. A support tower is located adjacent the track, and an obstacle carrier, optionally including an action figure, is movably mounted to the support tower. The figure holds the net, and the figure and net are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the net is in its lowered position, a toy vehicle traveling along the track is captured by the net when the net is manually positioned in a capture position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150115050 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A mounting system is provided herein. The mounting system having: a plurality of wall mounts for releasably securing a plurality of items to a vertical surface; and a template having a plurality of cutouts located in a plurality of locations on the template, wherein the plurality of cutouts of the template are each configured to receive at least a portion of one of the plurality of wall mounts therein. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150129669 | RACING VEHICLE GAME - A track for a racing car game is described. The width of the track is formed so as to exhibit an optically graded lateral profile that is maintained along the length of the track. The optically graded profile thus provides a means for allocating each lateral position of the track with a unique level of reflectivity. In this way the level of light reflected onto a detector from a vehicle associated light source corresponds to a unique lateral position, and thus provides a diagnostic for determining the lateral position of the vehicle on the track and for maintaining this lateral position along the full length of the track. The track may therefore be considered to comprise a plurality of virtual slots for the vehicle between which the vehicle can easily move and the choice of which is determined by the vehicle's operator. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160074761 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK - A track for a toy vehicle and a track section that is used to form the track. In one embodiment, the track section includes a first edge, a second edge, and an upper surface extending therebetween; a first connector extending from the first edge, the first connector comprising an inner surface that defines a receiving cavity and an outer surface comprising a plurality of detents; a second connector extending from the second edge, the second connector being spaced apart from a portion of the second edge by a gap; and first and second slots extending from the second edge towards the first edge to form a hinge section of the track section between the first and second slots, the hinge section comprising the portion of the second edge of the track section. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160184723 | MAGNETIC TOY TRAIN TRACKS AND MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT - Toy train track segments of non-magnetic metals and a toy train track comprised of the non-magnetic track segments and a system of magnetic elements configured to be magnetically inter-connected with each other in varying positions and configurations for building up of environmental structures for a train track layout The toy track segments are configured for magnetic coupling with each other to provide the toy train track, with each segment having at least one edge for abutted coupling to an edge of another track segment wherein each abutted edge has at least one magnet imbedded therein and the imbedded magnet or magnets being positioned to be aligned with a magnet or magnets of another abutted edge to effect the magnetic coupling. The environmental magnetic elements include imbedded magnets around the peripheries thereof or at designated points of magnetic attachment. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20110042473 | TRACK SEGMENT FOR TOY MOTORWAY - Track segment ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110101120 | ADJUSTABLE TOY VEHICLE TRACK INTERSECTION ASSEMBLIES - Intersection apparatus for use with tracks for toy vehicles define a first toy vehicle pathway from a ramp portion and across the gap to a corresponding receiving portion, and a second toy vehicle pathway that crosses the first. The ramp portion is translatable in a direction transverse to the pathways between a bypass position in which the trajectory of a toy vehicle traversing the first pathway passes and does not intersect that of a toy vehicle traversing the second, and an intersect position in which the trajectories intersect. The ramp portion may further be translatable to a second bypass position defining a trajectory passing on the opposite side of the second vehicle's trajectory relative to the trajectory defined when the ramp portion is in the first bypass position. When the ramp is in the intersect position, toy vehicles traversing the pathways at substantially the same time will collide. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110186645 | ROADWAY SYSTEM FOR MODEL VEHICLES WITH ENERGY-INDEPENDENT PROPULSION - The invention concerns a roadway system, the system for use with model vehicles with an energy-independent propulsion as well as a steering axle, which follow a driving wire laid directly beneath the roadway by means of a magnet, wherein the roadway system comprises individual, generally two-dimensional (meaning generally long and thin in cross section) roadway segments each having multiple respective connection edges and at least one groove on their roadway side with a diameter to accommodate the driving wire. The roadway system comprises straight, curved, flexible, and special-type roadway segments. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120012664 | Jump ramp for toy car - Disclosed is a jump ramp for a toy car including a slope which slants obliquely upward, and the toy car which is running is made to fly upward along the slope and a tilting portion which is tiltable toward a back side of the slope is provided at a tip portion of the slope. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120061484 | TOY TRACK SET - A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120126022 | TOY VEHICLE RACEWAY AND ROLLING CART - A toy vehicle raceway and rolling cart may include a plurality of multilane track segments, each of which may have a corresponding pivotably mounted support bracket. A toy vehicle raceway may be capable of being assembled in a plurality of configurations, including a racing configuration wherein the track segments and brackets may be assembled as a ramped raceway and a transport configuration wherein one or more of the track segments and brackets may be assembled to form a rolling cart for securely carrying other raceway components. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130126628 | TRAIN TRACKS - A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130221119 | Controlled-friction track for gravity race cars - The present invention comprises an improved track which increases the speed of a gravity-driven racing car. Firstly, a micro-grooved wheel rolling surface increases the friction for lateral movement of the car wheels through a fingerprint effect, thus straightening the trajectory of the path to the finish line. Secondly, this effect also reduces the amount of sideways movement towards the central guide strip and the associated bumping velocity. Thirdly, a low-friction material on the central guide strip reduces the frictional drag when contacted by a car's wheels. Fourthly, the micro-grooved surface also reduces the contact area between the wheel and the track surface causing a reduction in rolling friction. Finally, the micro-grooved rolling surface in combination with the low-friction guide strip material have a synergistic effect since the coefficient of sliding friction between a wheel and low-friction guide strip material is lessened because of a reduction in lateral velocity of contact. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221120 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles is provided herein, the track set having: a first track segment coupled to a first curved track segment; a second track segment coupled to a second curved track segment; a third curved track segment having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being wider than the outlet end, the inlet end being configured to receive the toy vehicles traveling on the first curved track segment and the second curved track segment; and a snare trap mechanism located at the outlet end of the third curved track segment, wherein the snare trap mechanism is configured to capture a first one of the toy vehicles traveling through the outlet end of the third curved track segment. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140070015 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a pair of arm members including a first arm member and a second arm member. The pair of arm member are movably mounted to the track set for movement between a first position and a second position. A toy vehicle carriage is pivotally mounted at a distal end of each of the pair of arm members. Each of the pair of arm members is coupled to one another such that as one of the arm members moves from its first position to its second position, the other of the arm members also moves from its first position to its second position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140091154 | EXPANDING TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a track segment. The track set having: a movable character located proximate to the track segment, wherein the character includes a torso, a first appendage, and a second appendage, each of the appendages is positioned adjacent the track segment, at least one of the pair of appendages being movably secured thereto and configured to intermittently block portions of the track segment such that a toy vehicle travelling thereon is captured by the character depending on the location of the appendages. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097262 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SET - A track set for toy vehicles having: a base member; a loop section defined by a plurality of curved segments, each of the curved segments being releasably secured to at least another one of the curved segments at one end when the loop section is defined by the curved segments, each of the curved segments includes a feature at the one end for engagement with another one of the curved segments or the base member of the track set; and a release mechanism being movably secured to the loop section, the release mechanism being capable of movement between a first position in which the curved segments are secured to each other and a second position in which the curved segments are released from each other, wherein a portion of the release mechanism is positionable in a portion of a path defined by the loop section such that an object travelling along the path can move the release mechanism from the first position to the second position. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097263 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A toy vehicle track set is provided including a first track portion and a second track portion. The second track portion is distal from the first track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion define a gap therebetween. The toy vehicle track set also includes a pair of separately rotating arms. The rotating arms cooperate to transfer a toy vehicle across the gap from the first track portion to the second track portion. When the toy vehicle is released at the second track portion, the toy vehicle may traverse along a path of the track set from the second track portion to the first track portion. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140183272 | WALL MOUNTED TOY TRACK SET - A track set configured to be mounted to a wall by a plurality of wall mounts, the track set having: a tower: a first upper track section configured to receive toy vehicles from a top portion of the tower; a second lower track section, wherein the first upper track section is angularly positioned such that toy vehicles traveling along the first track section move towards a second lower track section, wherein the second lower track section is configured to direct the toy vehicles towards a bottom portion of a tower; a corkscrew rotationally secured to the tower; and a motor coupled to the corkscrew, wherein operation of the motor causes the corkscrew to rotate, wherein rotation of the corkscrew causes the toy vehicles to move from the bottom portion of the tower to the top portion of the tower. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140263684 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING RAIL ALIGNMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SEPARATION IN A MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT - An apparatus includes a number of structural crossties configured to mimic railroad crossties. The apparatus also includes a number of beams connected to the crossties. A conductive top surface is on portions of the structural crossties or the beams. The conductive top surface is configured for substantially electrically isolating a first conductive rail from a second conductive rail. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326798 | Tower Track Play Set - The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a base, a pillar or support, at least one platform, and a retaining mechanism. The pillar is configured to extend substantially vertically from the base. The at least one platform is coupled to the pillar and is configured to receive a toy vehicle. A retaining mechanism coupled to the at least one platform retains the toy vehicle on the platform until actuation of the retaining mechanism. Upon actuation, the retaining mechanism is reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retains the toy vehicle on the platform to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicle to roll off of the platform. Where multiple platforms are present, upon actuation, multiple retaining mechanisms are simultaneously reconfigured from a retaining configuration that retain toy vehicles on the multiple platforms to a releasing configuration that enables the toy vehicles to roll off of the platforms. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332600 | RAILWAY MODELING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A model train railway assembly system having a plurality of foam boards cut to support at least one model train track on each board. Bus wires may be used to facilitate running of electricity along the track. The system comprising connecting a plurality of the assembled boards in a desired train track configuration. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150060560 | TOY RACETRACK HAVING COLLAPSIBLE LOOP PORTION - A toy racetrack is disclosed including a partial loop section configured to maintain a partial loop configuration when maintained in an unloaded, freestanding configuration, and that collapses when in a loaded state in which a toy vehicle passes over such partial loop section. When a force is applied to the upper section of the pathway from a traversing toy vehicle, the added force shifts the center of gravity past the balancing point that maintains the partial loop section in its freestanding configuration, and the partial loop section collapses. A spring-loaded head may be provided at the end of the upper portion of the partial loop section, and may be configured to spring away from the partial loop section when contacted by a toy vehicle. A wind-up motor may be provided that drives a diverter in the base of the partial loop section, which may direct a toy vehicle through the partial loop section or onto an alternative racetrack path. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097042 | PLAYSET WITH A PIVOTAL TRACK - A playset including a track is provided. The track may include a main section and a pivotal section. In a first mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause an object travelling on the track to be launched or disconnected from the track. In a second mode, the pivotal section may be triggered to disconnect from the main portion to cause a projection extending from the pivotal portion to pin the object to the track. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160175727 | CONVERTIBLE TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET | 06-23-2016 |
