Tubular racetrack

Abstract

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.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims one or more inventions which were disclosed in Provisional Application No. 61 / 893,558, filed Oct. 21, 2013, entitled “TUBULAR RACETRACK”. The benefit under 35 USC §119(e) of the United States provisional application is hereby claimed, and the aforementioned application is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention pertains to the field of toys. More particularly, the invention pertains to an enclosed racetrack set for toy vehicles.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Die cast toy vehicles have been known for decades. Although other brands of die cast toy vehicles are available on the toy market, the two most well-known brands are Matchbox® cars, first introduced in 1953 by Lesney Products (London, England), and Hot Wheels® cars, first introduced in 1968 by Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, Calif., US). Both brands are currently owned by Mattel. These ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a racetrack for toy vehicles that is made up of interlocking track sections. These sections have inner surfaces that serve as the track for the toy vehicles. The track sections come in different shapes to provide building options for users. Some sections have fasteners or loops for attaching them to stationary objects for stability. The racetrack can also have supports to elevate parts of it above a surface. Additionally, the racetrack can have reversible lighting that can be attached to the track sections or permanently attached to the walls of the sections. The technical effects of this invention include a flexible and customizable racetrack that can be easily assembled and lit up for use.

Problems solved by technology

One problem with such racetracks is that even with tracks for the vehicle, the vehicle may still fly off the tracks before reaching the finish line or end of the racetrack.

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