[AT] Names that have become generic

[DBigdog]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned them or not, but, how about the term crescent wrench and allen wrench for adjustable wrenches and hex-key wrenches.

Bigdog
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dean VP 
  To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 1:21 AM
  Subject: [AT] Names that have become generic


  I was doing some parts hunting today and ran across an item that I
  automatically called a starter "Bendix". However, that isn't really the
  correct name. It's the name of one of the companies that makes or made them.
  It reminded me of some other items like the name Kleenex that is used for
  all similar type items. 

  It is a manufacturers dream to get that kind of name recognition. What other
  antique tractor parts besides "Bendix" have achieved that status? 

   

  Dean A. Van Peursem
  Snohomish, WA 98290

  CRS = Having a Photographic Memory but a shortage of unused film.

  www.deerelegacy.com

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