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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2019
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2016
Streamline Design Llc, Bozeman, MT (US);
David Yakos, Bozeman, MT (US);
Joel Switzer, Belgrade, MT (US);
Streamline Design, LLC, Bozeman, MT (US);
Abstract
A system and method is provided for a toy race track. Preferred embodiments of the present invention operate in conjunction with a vehicle affixed to a track, wherein the track is supported in relation to at least one fixed surface via a plurality of support structures. In one embodiment, the track comprises a plurality of flexible sections, allowing a user to construct a track resembling a rollercoaster, having steep curves, upside-down portions, etc. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a plurality rollers that can be used to both affix the vehicle to the track and propel the vehicle along the track. By affixing the vehicle to the track, the vehicle is prevented from leaving the track during extreme situations (e.g., steep curves, upside-down portions, etc.).