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Examples: Kleenex: Original Brand: "Kleenex" is a brand name for facial tissues produced by Kimberly-Clark. Generic Use: Many people use "Kleenex" to refer to any facial tissue, not just those produced by the Kleenex brand. Band-Aid: Original Brand: "Band-Aid" is a brand of adhesive bandages produced by Johnson & Johnson. Generic Use: The term "Band-Aid" is now commonly used to describe any adhesive bandage, regardless of the brand. Thermos: Original Brand: "Thermos" was a trademarked brand for vacuum flasks invented by Thermos GmbH. Generic Use: The term "thermos" is now commonly used to refer to any vacuum-insulated flask, regardless of the brand. Aspirin: Original Brand: "Aspirin" was originally a trademarked brand name by Bayer for acetylsalicylic acid. Generic Use: Due to its widespread use and popularity, "aspirin" is now used generically to describe any brand of acetylsalicylic acid tablets. Dumpster: Original Brand: "Dumpster" was a brand name created by the Dempster Brothers in the 1930s for their large waste containers. Generic Use: Over time, the term "dumpster" became widely used to refer to any large trash bin, regardless of the manufacturer.
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