Track for model cars

• US 20040198168A1
• Filed: 06/23/2003
• Published: 10/07/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Carlos Delgado
• Original Assignee: Carlos Delgado
• Inventors: Delgado, Carlos
• Granted Patent: US 7,086,922 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 446/444
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 18/002 Air-actuated track systems, e.g. with air cushion

Abstract

A race track for model cars with series of pressurized air conduits. The track is designed to race at least two cars in a manner similar to a “Drag Race.” Each car has its own lane. The system of pressurized air propels the cars with bursts of air from jets. The air jets are activated by each operator using a control which is fashioned after an automobile gearshift.

Claims

1. A model car racing track, comprising:

a track;

said track having a left lane and a right lane;

said left and right lanes being U-shaped;

said track comprising;

smooth strips;

piping; and

a finish line;

a pressurized air network comprising;

air conduits;

an air compressor;

an air regulator;

release valves; and

air jets;

at least one of said air jets being designated the initial air jet of each lane;

a control system, comprising;

clutches being disposed to be operated by foot;

gearshift joysticks;

a timer;

a sensor;

said sensor positioned at said finish line on each lane;

a light pole;

said light pole being fixed to stand vertically on the track;

at least two model cars.

2. A model car racing game utilizing the track according to claim 1, in which:

said model cars are positioned on the plastic track;

said model cars are positioned under the initial air jets at the start of game;

said light pole indicating the start of race;

said clutches being depressed to enable use of said gearshift joysticks;

said gearshift joysticks releasing bursts of pressurized air from said air jets;

said pressurized air being transported by said air conduits;

said model cars moving along said plastic track;

said timer being configured to measure the time elapsed from the departure of said model cars from the start of said plastic track to the arrival of said model cars at said finish line;

said timer being configured to display said elapsed time on an Light Emitting Diode display.