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including Makita, as a "reference" in the designing of tools which it wouldmanufacture. (CPX 60, (c) Dep., at 166).242. ( C )( C ) testified that in designing tools his department makesreference to the tools of other manufacturers, including Bosch, Metabo, AG,Hitachi, Ryobi and Makita, as to the generirl shape of the tool.When hedesigns a new tool he "may go in the same direction." (CPX 71, (C )( ) at 136-37). He further explained in this connection that histestimony was with regard to general appearance. (CPX 71, ( C 1at 140-41). ( C ) designers took the shape and OPM of such tools intoconsideration and used those tools to come up with their own designs.(CPX71, ( C ), at 140).243. ( C ) further testified that when he designed thepalm sander he referred to the products of other manufacturers, includingHitachi, Ryobi and Makita. (CPX 71, ( c ) at 138-39).244. ( C )was requested by ( C ) to send (c)( c ) samples of Makita products, as well as samples of products of othermanufacturers. (CPX 49, ( c ), at 216-19).245. ( C )( C 1( C 1- -( C I246. The information gathered by ( C ) indicated thatcordless tools were becoming popular in the United States, especiallycordless drills. (CPX 49, ( c ) at 280-83).72