With the invention of the double pendulum mechanism, and with the war years calling for shell loading scales, counting scales, and forced measurement devices, the groundwork was laid for a specialized subsidiary, "Toledo Precision Devices," founded in 1929. The new scale line was suitable for industrial use, and was a great success. In 1912 the company began producing a double pendulum model that had an automatic indicating dial rather than a beam and poise. Theobald was a man of amazing energy, ability, and imagination, as was proved many times in the nearly twenty-five years that he headed the company." 2 Henry Theobald founded Toledo Scale in 1901, and coined the phrase, "No Springs, Honest Weight" as a slogan for the new company. Theobald's goal was to offer grocers devices with which they could obtain exact measurements, because accuracy in weight in the retail environment meant happier customers and higher profits.
The pendulum scale was superior because spring tension would change with temperature and wear, while gravity would not. DeVilbiss had invented and patented a pendulum type scale that used actual weight (gravity), as a counterbalance rather than spring tension. He decided to start his own business, solicited investors, and bought the DeVilbiss Computing Scale Company from Allen DeVilbiss Jr. The story of Toledo Scale began when Henry Theobald was fired from the National Cash Register Company for instituting changes in the production system that he believed would decrease costs and improve the product. Access for off-site boxes requires 24-hour notice. Addition made October 2007, Kim Brownlee NOTE: Except for boxes 49-52 (which are housed in the Canaday Center), this collection is housed at the Northwest Ohio Book Depository.
Hartlerode, Kim Brownlee, and Bea Bridenbaugh. Canaday Center for Special Collections may reserve the right to intervene as intermediary at its own discretion.Ĭompleted by: Holly A. Researchers bear full legal responsiblity for the acquisition to publish from any part of said collection per Title 17, United States Code.
Ĭopyright: The literary rights to this collection are assumed to rest with the person(s) responsible for the production of the particular items within the collection, or with their heirs or assigns. The folder listing, historical sketch, and scope and content note are saved on the L drive in the Finding Aids file in a folder labeled Toledo Scale. Processing Note: The Toledo Scale Collection finding aid is saved on the L drive as an Excel file. The collection spans approximately eighty years, 1900-1980. Provenance: A gift from the Lucas County/Maumee Valley Historical Society/Toledo's Attic.
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