Sega Sammy. has been granted a patent for a toy track design featuring a base member, a deployable track member, and a lid with a locking mechanism. The design allows the lid to secure the track in a stowed state, releasing it when a toy vehicle interacts with the track surface. GlobalData’s report on Sega Sammy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Sega Sammy, Location-based parallel gaming was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sega Sammy's grant share as of July 2024 was 49%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Toy track with locking lid and deployable surface
The patent US12064703B2 describes a toy track designed for a running body, such as a toy vehicle. The track comprises a base member, a track member with a sloped surface for the vehicle to travel on, and a lid member that can be opened and closed. The track member is biased to a deployed state, allowing the track surface to slope downward. A locking mechanism is integrated into the design, which secures the lid member in a closed position and releases it when a toy vehicle interacts with a releasing projection on the track. This mechanism ensures that the lid member holds the track member in a stowed state when closed.
Additional features of the toy track include a waiting portion where the toy vehicle can pause before descending the slope, and side walls that prevent the vehicle from leaving the track. The design also incorporates a depressed area in the waiting portion to accommodate the vehicle's front wheel. The overall structure of the toy track is rectangular and flat when the lid is closed, enhancing its portability and storage. Furthermore, the track includes locking portions that allow multiple tracks to be connected, promoting modular play. The claims detail various configurations and enhancements to ensure functionality and user engagement.
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