Frank J Maddi

US Patent:

46419896, Feb 10, 1987

Filed:

Feb 13, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/828907

Inventors:

Frank J. Maddi - Somerset NJ

Assignee:

Joule' Inc. - Orange NJ

International Classification:

F16D 100

US Classification:

403302

Abstract:

An extension clip is disclosed for attaching threaded end portions to a plain rod. The clip is cut from flat metal plate and is shaped into a hollow form having clinch-type ears at one end for gripping the plain rod and inwardly bent tabs at its opposite end to form means for threadedly engaging threaded rod end portions. Intermediate to the clinch ears and the thread forming tabs additional tabs are provided which act as stops for determining the position of the plain rod and the threaded rod ends in the clip.