Patent · US Expired

Miniature expandable toy train system

US7591705B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by
25References
22Claims
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Filing dateOct 15, 2004
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H19/15
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy train is provided having a folding body with body segments joined by a hinge, adapted to engage a base having wheels. The folding body may be disassembled for storage in a generally flattened arrangement. A novel drive assembly for a toy train or toy train accessory is provided having a motor and a gear, which can be removably inserted in the base and covered by the folding body. A storage kit is provided including a storage case for storing a folding body of a toy train, a base for a toy train, and a drive assembly for a toy train. A toy train set is provided including tiles with raised train tracks. The tiles are joined by dovetail joints. Themed tiles are provided for creating a multi-themed play environment.

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