Abstract: A belt is described for use as an emergency replacement for a regular drive or timing belt. The belt comprises an elongated flexible member which has an integral ratchet type connecting means provided on its opposite ends. The flexible member is cut to form a loop of the desired size and the opposite ends are then connected using the ratchet connecting means without requiring any special additional connecting members or tools. The belt is useful, for example, in automobiles as an emergency replacement for the conventional fan belt or other engine belts where a belt fails in use and where the replacement belt permits the motorist to drive a sufficient distance to reach a garage for a regular belt replacement.

Abstract: A toothed transmission chain or belt is described for use in coupling spaced sprockets or gears. The chain is formed of molded polyurethane or other plastic having sprocket engaging teeth molded onto a supporting unitary molded backing. The molded portion is reinforced by one or more metal cables which are embedded in the molded plastic portion. An improved engagement with the sprockets is provided for by providing lateral slots in the chain teeth thereby giving them variable width. Additionally, the chain may be furnished or originally formed in indeterminate lengths and then fashioned into an endless chain by exposing and splicing together the ends of the steel reinforcing cables.

Abstract: A tire suitable for all types of wheels, including vehicles and wheels, such as in automobiles, motorcycles or bicycles, in which the tire body is an extruded or molded plastic material formed in indeterminate length complete with conventional tread and shape means to fit the usual rim of a wheel. The tire is completed by cutting a length from the indeterminate length of tire body equivalent to the rim size of the wheel for which it is intended, then bonding the ends together. The finished tire may then be stretched and snapped on the wheel frame or rim.

Abstract: A toothed transmission belt adaptable for use with gears and sprockets featuring an elongated body portion comprising at least one elongated flexible body element cable with a flexible belt-like covering and a series of teeth indented into the belt-like covering.