[AT] Names that have become generic

[Warren F. Smith]

A few more come to mind: "Sawzall" for a reciprocating saw; down here in the
South, a "coke" can be any soft drink - you say "co-cola" when you actually
want that brand; I think "Torx" is fighting tooth and nail to hold on to
their brand name for star fasteners; "whacker-packer" for a gas powered
tamp.

I'll go ahead and send this so I can immediately think of a few more!

Warren

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