Acme

Etymology
From. As a threading, from the original 1894 manufacturer, the Acme Screw Machine Company of Hartford, Connecticut. In its use as a generic company for comedic effect or to avoid issues, most popularized by the '  cartoons but already very commonly used by 20th century American companies as a way to lead the professional listings in  phone books.

Proper noun

 * 1)  A generic or monopoly company.

Noun

 * 1) A 29° trapezoidal threading used for various fittings and adapters.