ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,673,256, issued on July 7.

"Marble racing game" was invented by William O. Textores III (Succasunna, N.J.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A racing game comprising track modules formed from flat sheet material manipulated into three-dimensional track segments or modules, rigidified connectors to connect the track modules and specialized track accessories to form a modular racing track to race spherical objects. Racing track assemblies include elevated, helically-coiled assemblies that mimic Christmas tree shapes and helically-arranged holiday houses."

The patent was filed on Sept. 19, 2023, under Application No. 18/370,087.

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