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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7922101 | Portable, flexible, and adaptable train system A train system includes a track and at least one train component. Connectable and detachable segments join to form the track. Each segment includes a main body with an upper running surface upon which train components run. A receiving chamber is formed within the ma... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7770811 | Toy vehicle track A toy vehicle is provided which allows the track to be bent without creasing. The track is provided with a plurality of rails and side ribs which strengthen the track against deformation even when the track is provided with loops for play or coiled for transport. St... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7770810 | Track device The track system of the present invention provides dolly track whose joints are substantially seamless, providing a substantially smooth riding surface over the entire length of joined sections of track. The ferrule design of the invention provides ridged piece to p... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7354006 | Configurable track for toy vehicles A configurable track segment for use in creating track layouts for toy vehicles is easily reconfigurable between three different configurations: having a male connector structure at one end thereof and a female connector structure at the other end thereof, having ma... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7311464 | Illuminated snowboard railway track An internally illuminated snowboard track for recreational areas or parks which are operated at night is made up of a continuous elongated transparent rail which is supported a predetermined distance above the ground by a base support member, and a light source exte... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309023 | Self-adjusting flexible track for use with electric model vehicles One embodiment of self-adjusting flexible track for use with electric model vehicles includes a flexible base and at least two flexible channels coupled to the flexible base. The flexible channels are adapted to directly support travel of the electric model vehicle.... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7305748 | Automated floor assembly machine An automated floor assembly machine is provided for attaching longitudinally aligned floor boards to transverse positioned cross-members of a wheeled trailer. The machine comprises a carriage for longitudinal movement relative to the floor boards, a drill mounted on... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7295352 | Scanning apparatus Apparatus for performing optical scanning functions, wherein the apparatus includes an exterior scan module to facilitate a compact size. That is, the scanning apparatus in accordance with the present invention is made smaller by way of a deployable guide track and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270279 | Pinewood car racing track that is easy to assemble, durable, and sturdy An extruded track for racing small wooden or other material gravity propelled cars like those raced by the Cub Scouts, Awanas and other organizations. The extrusions has a continuous slot on the bottom which allows hex head bolts to be snugly held. This features all... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261614 | Stunt ramp for wheeled toy device A stunt ramp for a wheeled toy vehicle to travel upon and provide from approximately 5 degrees to 180 degrees lift from the surface by the ramp structure. The ramp is made of two end pieces connected to each other by cross braces. The end pieces have grooves adapted... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7222466 | Foldable support structure with hinged sawtooth wall members A foldable truss member suitable for commercial displays includes a plurality of side members that are adjacently hinged together. The side members include support members and bridging members having extensions. The side members are joined into a foldable structure ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222735 | Rail packaging A packaging (10) for a component (12) can be attached by means of at least one attachment element (14) to a mounting surface of a superordinate component, whereby the component (12) has an upper surface (12a), a bottom surfa... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216408 | Flexible rail multiaxis machine tool and method A flexible rail machine tool couples temporarily to a structure by vacuum cups and positions a tool head at any desired point over an area. The toolhead can perform operations such as drilling, bolt insertion, and acquisition of dimension data. The flexible rail can... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7194779 | Vehicle stand system A vehicle stand system comprises four stands (1, 2, 3 and 4) each of which includes an upwardly presented support surface for supporting a wheel of a vehicle, two bridge pieces (5 and 6) having means for releasable attachment to the stand... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188431 | Method of and device for determination of penetration depth For determining a depth of drilling in objects a path over which a resistance is measured which is produced by an object to be processed counteracts a processing tool during its advance movement, and the measured path is used for determination of a depth of drilling... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185407 | Side rack rail system apparatus and method A rail system for positioning a toolhead above a workpiece uses a rack cut into one edge of the rail and driven by a pinion gear whose shaft is approximately perpendicular to a workpiece to couple the rail to the toolhead. Multiple rollers placed on the toolhead all... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182024 | Flexible rail section A flexible rail section on which a carriage can be transported may include a longitudinal slot that is essentially parallel to a direction of carriage travel, wherein the flexible rail section can connect two misaligned rails. The flexible rail section may include t... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7162760 | Methods and apparatus for a step mounting system A step mounting apparatus includes a stepping portion, at least one mounting support extending from the stepping portion, and at least one contact member attached to the at least one mounting support. The at least one contact member is adjustable with respect to the... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7089867 | Device for lifting and re-positioning a track used in television and motion picture industries A device for use in television and motion picture industries lifts and re-positions a track on which camera dolly or crane is located. The device includes a first bar member of a substantially elongated shape comprising a hinge, a first caster wheel assembly, and a ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083111 | Toy vehicle track A toy vehicle slot track is formed from a plurality of interconnecting track segments. Each segment includes two opposing ends, each end having a pair of coupling projections intended to mate with corresponding coupling sockets on an interconnecting segment. Each en... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7076866 | Simultaneous riveting system of flat surfaces for riveters A riveting system for hammering a set of nails along a path having a rotatable upper table with a plurality of riveting mechanisms positioned along a plurality of radii on the upper table and a lower table having a plurality of upset members positioned along a plura... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069704 | Roofing rail transportation system A rail transportation system particularly suited for transporting roofing materials upon an uncompleted roof. Sections of tubes form rails, allowing several rail cars carrying various roofing materials to transport those roofing materials from the edge of the roof t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070541 | Educational tracks and apparatuses An educational apparatus is traversed horizontally for the purpose of increasing learning capabilities is pictured. The apparatus is in the design of a figure eight lying on its side longitudinally and laterally intersected at its center by a column and row of strai... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051948 | Flexible track for a toy vehicle A track for a toy vehicle and such vehicle are provided. Each track segment has an upper layer and a spaced apart lower layer. A pivot pin is vertically disposed on a forwardly projecting tongue attached to one of the upper and lower layers, and a rearwardly dispose... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7007343 | In-floor, adjustable, multiple-configuration track assembly for sliding panels with built-in weep system In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6959520 | Demand side management structures An improved building panel and attachment system for the production of structures with improved energy efficiency and fire safety characteristics. Panels are formed from a structural angle I™ beam with angles emerging from a web and forming dovetail shaped channel... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6953377 | Suspended runway A runway over which can travel vehicles driven by gravity, comprising a supporting structure and a track line structure sustained by the supporting structure and extending from a upper start region to a lower arrival region, wherein the supporting structure is limit... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945839 | Suspended runway A runway over which can travel vehicles driven by gravity, comprising a supporting structure and a track line structure sustained by the supporting structure and extending from a upper start region to a lower arrival region, wherein the supporting structure is limit... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939256 | Concave playing surfaces The invention relates to new tools for a new game. The invention consists of a thin solid object, as can be obtained by slicing a cylindrical crown parallel to its axis, and of a net, which can separate the surface in two parts. This solid object is placed concave s... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6913508 | Race car and track A toy race car and track system are disclosed having illuminated portions in the car and the track that are illuminated by light sources based on movement of the car on the track. The car includes a pull-back motor and has translucent windows for display of the ligh... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908396 | Method for constructing a race track for remote control toy vehicles and apparatus therefor A race track for remote control toy vehicles includes a plurality of interlocking race track segments of several different configurations. Each race track segment includes a removable side rail. The race track is arranged so that the perimeter of the race track is c... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6896234 | Rail system for supporting and moving a patient gantry A rail system for supporting a patient gantry including a fixed rail assembly mounted on a support surface and a service rail assembly releasably securable to the fixed rail assembly. Each rail assembly includes a bar and a top rail. An alignment device is provided ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6736330 | Three-dimensional runners for toys and playthings A vehicle 3 runs three-dimensionally by first pushing up a mobile ascending track directly above and running to the terminal end of a mobile track 13, then running up to the highest position by returning and moving over to another mobile track directly... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6647893 | Race track assembly A race track assembly that can be assembled from a flat folded configuration for use and disassembled to a flat folded configuration for storage. The race track assembly includes a plurality of track sections that can be positioned end-to-end to form a ra... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6631850 | Flexible track for a toy vehicle A track for a toy vehicle is provided. The inventive track includes at least one end segment, either male or female, and at least one middle segment. The middle segment is pivotably attachable to at least one of the male and female segments. A middle segm... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6601774 | Toy track system A toy track system that is economical, expandable and portable. The toy track system includes a track section having one or more track lanes, a first side member, and a second side member, wherein the second side member catchably receives the first side m... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6557775 | Dolly track A portable, folding camera dolly track is assembled from a number of folding track sections, each track section having a parallel pair of rails, each rail having a base and a cylindrical wheel-supporting rail element, and a transverse spacer. A continuous... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6508179 | Unpowered toy vehicle play set A play set for use with unpowered (e.g. 1/64 scale) toy vehicles having non-steerable, free rotating wheels includes a closed loop track with a conveyor that raises such unpowered toy vehicles from a lower end to an upper, elevated end and a driven, tilti... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6435421 | Dolly track A camera dolly track designed for dual purpose use, providing radiused running surfaces for grooved wheeled dollies and a tensioner wheel surface for flat wheeled dollies.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6427926 | Toy vehicle track A set of regular pieces are used to form a continuous toy track when joined together. The pieces can stack, or be joined together end to end and side to side using jig-saw connections formed on their sides. Ramp pieces are included in the set, and fit to ... | 08/06/2002 |
