In reply to Lord_ash2000:
> (In reply to James_D) Yes, just looks like a reverso knock off.
And the Reverso was a knock off of what? I think if you look deeper you will find that the Reverso has an interesting history and that much of the design of the gear we use is an evolution by an incestuous bunch of designers and companies. There is some true innovation without a doubt.
Go round any outdoor trade show or look at a number of gear catalogues you will find that that most climbing companies now produce a whole range of gear: they have a rope, a harness, nuts, bealy device, via ferrati set, cams, shoes - it's becoming rare to find say a rope company that just does ropes. And you will find gear, belay devices, nuts etc with a similar design....sometimes made in the same factory but with a different brand name stamped on them.