[AT] Names that have become generic

[David A. Laughead Jr.]

To really show my ignorance, all this time I really thought that part was
called a "Bendix"

Dave Laughead
Arcanum, Ohio


----- Original Message -----
From: Dean VP <deanvp at att.net>
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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.
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