Phillips screwdriver

[Nancy and Bob Wise <wises@new.rr.com>]

Does anyone know where Phillips screwdrivers got their name?  Why not 
"X cross" or "double grip" or something more descriptive of their 
design and function.  And what do you call the other ones--straight, 
normal, standard?

Inquiring minds want to know.

B
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Bob and Nancy

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