Presto
Issue: 1923 1951 - Page 6
PRESTO
AUTOMATIC OILER
FOR AUTOMOBILES
Young Piano Man Has Produced an Appliance
Which the Dirty Job of "Get Out
and Get Under" May Be Done
Away with Now and Forever.
INVENTION OF W. W. KLINE
Predetermined Distance Lubrication Device of Piano
Manufacturer and Salesman Should Have
Millions in It.
It has not been unusual, when there seemed to be
a void somewhere in another field, that some piano
man has reached over to fill it. One of the latest
illustrations of the versatility of the active men of
the piano industry is seen in the successful accom-
plishment of an essential improvement in automobile
and other motor equipment, by Wilson W. Kline,
whose association with his father in piano making
and selling is generally known.
Mr. Kline, in addition to his understanding of
pianos, is an expert mechanical engineer. For
W. W. KLINE.
months past he has been perfecting an automatic
lubricating pump for automobiles to operate at a pre-
determined distance. The importance of such an in-
vention will at once be recognized by all automo-
bilists. Mr. Kline has succeeded, even beyond his
expectations, in developing his ideas and has secured
his invention by basic patents. His device is the
first, of any character, to apply to predetermined
distance lubrication, and in every detail it is so com-
pletely practical as to present one of the most im-
portant advances in automobile equipment.
Will Revolutionize Lubrication.
Experts who have examined Mr. Kline's device say
that it will, in a large sense, revolutionize the systems
of lubrication, doing away with what is now the most
unpleasant and irksome part of the motor driver's
experiences. Inasmuch as it takes care of the oiling,
or greasing, entirely, without any attention of the
driver, and insures continual lubrication of every
place of metal contact, the advantage to the auto-
mobile owner is at once realized.
In this advanced day of mechanical and technical
knowledge, efficiency and dependability are abso-
lutely essential in the automotive industry. And the
importance of correct chassis lubrication has been
one of the problems most urgent but last to be over-
come. It is not to be questioned that "greasing" is
the last expedient and that oil lubrication is prefer-
able, not only because of its comparative cleanliness,
but in that oil does not congeal nor form the filmy
surface necessary to reduce wear and friction.
In every attempt to overcome this seemingly last
refinement of automobiling the factor of human ele-
ment prevails, and so the neglect, resulting in un-
necessary wear and tear has remained.
By Mr.
Kline's ingenious and wholly practically invention
this condition is overcome and correct chassis lubri-
cation is obtained by a positive and accurate oiling
device, simple in its application and positively reli-
able to whatever machine it may be applied.
Does Work Thoroughly.
Air. Kline's device will oil automatically all points
in the chassis, front and rear axle, at predetermined
distance of one hundred miles. The consistency with
which the device lubricates insures the maximum life
of all the parts oiled and the dirty work is obviated
and much time saved. No more will the gruesome
task, which has had no bright side, except for the
comic cartoonist, be the automobilist's penalty.
This may not be the place for any technical de-
scription of the new lubricating device. The auto-
mobile papers and scientific publications will take
care of that, and the automobilists will not be long
in demanding that their cars be equipped with so
desirable an improvement. But it may be said that
Mr. Kline's device takes very little space, and without
in the least jeopardizing quality, durability, or service.
Every detail has been so carefully thought out that
no change would materially improve the efficiency of
operation of his invention.
Some Constructive Details.
The power used is obtained by means of the
speedometer drive, from the rear of the transmission,
the adjustment being such that the drive is per-
mitted in only one direction—forward—and a series
of accurately graduated reduction gears insures the
accurate working of the lubricator. The oil pressure
pump is actuated by a cam which revolves once per
hundred miles. The operation of the cam and piston
rod is such that the oiling is forced through the sys-
tem with absolute regularity. A check valve is used
for regulating the inlet and outlet pumps.
The oil is distributed to the various tubes by means
of a lateral which is also an integral part of the cast-
ing. The only attention necessary is to see that the
oil reservoir is filled once every one thousand miles.
Once installed and in operation there can be no
danger of lubricated points becoming clogged, as the
pressure of the oil and the regularity of oiling will
keep the entire system open.
While Mr. Kline's device is adapted for use prin-
cipally on automobiles, with a few changes in con-
•struction it may with equally good results be adapted
to locomotives, cars, and other means of mechanical
transportation.
Every Motorist Interested.
From what has been said it will be seen that the
young piano man has developed a "good thing." He
has added to the pleasures of automobiling and, in-
asmuch as most members of the piano industry and
trade are, to a greater or less degree, interested in
the car, it is believed that this article will interest a
very large majority of the readers of Presto.
There arc scores in the trade who will congratulate
Mr. Kline upon the results of his research and inven-
tive genius. As a practical engineer he is well quali-
fied to create the practical appliance which has been
described, and that he will realize a suitable reward
no one can doubt. Mr. Kline has established the
firm of W. W. Kline Company, Not Inc., Lubricating
Engineers, Chicago, from whose office he will exploit
the device in the interest of the automobile and its
myriads of users.
AMAZING PRODUCTION OF
PREMIER BABY GRANDS
Six Hundred of the Desirable Little Instruments
Made and Shipped During November.
During the month of November the Premier Grand
Piano Corporation, New York, manufacturers of
baby grand pianos exclusively, produced and shipped
over 600 Premier baby grand pianos. This is a feat
that has never before been equalled or approached in
the piano industry, and emphasizes the extraordinary
popularity and wide distribution of the Premier baby
grand.
That this product is proving a profitable sales unit
with the trade from coast to coast is demonstrated by
this remarkable achievement. The literal truth of the
Premier baby grand slogan, "America's Foremost
Popular Priced Small Grand," is convincingly proved
by this extraordinary record.
December 15, 1923.
Cincinnati Factories of The Baldwin Piano Company
SUCCESS
is assured the dealer who takes advantage of
THE BALDWIN CO-OPERATION PLAN
which offers every opportunity to represent
under the most favorable conditions a com-
plete lme of high grade pianos, players and
reproducers
For tnjoTmaiion Writt
GTfje Palbtotn |3iano Company
CINCINNATI
INDIANAPOLIS
LOUISVILLE
Incorporated
CHICAGO
ST LOUIS
DALLAS
NEW YORK
DENVER
8AN FRANCISCO
the Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Ptaao
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos in the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Scented In the United States, Great Britatbi
Prance, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only*
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Grand Piano
One of the old, reli-
able m a k e s . For
terms and territory
write.
Lester Piano Co.
1306 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
A SUCCESSFUL HOUSE.
At luncheon time in the New York Piano Club
not long ago the rise and fall—the success of some
houses and the failure of others—was being discussed
when the house of Cohen & Hughes, of Baltimore,
was mentioned. A prominent piano manufacturer
in the party offered the remark that the Baltimore
firm once owed him a quarter million dollars, "and
I've often wondered how to reduce the amount."
"Now they pay us spot cash," he added, "and we try
to figure out how to get them in our debt for half
a million or more." That's a case of success.
When in doubt refer to
PRESTO BUYERS GUIDE
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AUTOMATIC OILER
FOR AUTOMOBILES
Young Piano Man Has Produced an Appliance
Which the Dirty Job of "Get Out
and Get Under" May Be Done
Away with Now and Forever.
INVENTION OF W. W. KLINE
Predetermined Distance Lubrication Device of Piano
Manufacturer and Salesman Should Have
Millions in It.
It has not been unusual, when there seemed to be
a void somewhere in another field, that some piano
man has reached over to fill it. One of the latest
illustrations of the versatility of the active men of
the piano industry is seen in the successful accom-
plishment of an essential improvement in automobile
and other motor equipment, by Wilson W. Kline,
whose association with his father in piano making
and selling is generally known.
Mr. Kline, in addition to his understanding of
pianos, is an expert mechanical engineer. For
W. W. KLINE.
months past he has been perfecting an automatic
lubricating pump for automobiles to operate at a pre-
determined distance. The importance of such an in-
vention will at once be recognized by all automo-
bilists. Mr. Kline has succeeded, even beyond his
expectations, in developing his ideas and has secured
his invention by basic patents. His device is the
first, of any character, to apply to predetermined
distance lubrication, and in every detail it is so com-
pletely practical as to present one of the most im-
portant advances in automobile equipment.
Will Revolutionize Lubrication.
Experts who have examined Mr. Kline's device say
that it will, in a large sense, revolutionize the systems
of lubrication, doing away with what is now the most
unpleasant and irksome part of the motor driver's
experiences. Inasmuch as it takes care of the oiling,
or greasing, entirely, without any attention of the
driver, and insures continual lubrication of every
place of metal contact, the advantage to the auto-
mobile owner is at once realized.
In this advanced day of mechanical and technical
knowledge, efficiency and dependability are abso-
lutely essential in the automotive industry. And the
importance of correct chassis lubrication has been
one of the problems most urgent but last to be over-
come. It is not to be questioned that "greasing" is
the last expedient and that oil lubrication is prefer-
able, not only because of its comparative cleanliness,
but in that oil does not congeal nor form the filmy
surface necessary to reduce wear and friction.
In every attempt to overcome this seemingly last
refinement of automobiling the factor of human ele-
ment prevails, and so the neglect, resulting in un-
necessary wear and tear has remained.
By Mr.
Kline's ingenious and wholly practically invention
this condition is overcome and correct chassis lubri-
cation is obtained by a positive and accurate oiling
device, simple in its application and positively reli-
able to whatever machine it may be applied.
Does Work Thoroughly.
Air. Kline's device will oil automatically all points
in the chassis, front and rear axle, at predetermined
distance of one hundred miles. The consistency with
which the device lubricates insures the maximum life
of all the parts oiled and the dirty work is obviated
and much time saved. No more will the gruesome
task, which has had no bright side, except for the
comic cartoonist, be the automobilist's penalty.
This may not be the place for any technical de-
scription of the new lubricating device. The auto-
mobile papers and scientific publications will take
care of that, and the automobilists will not be long
in demanding that their cars be equipped with so
desirable an improvement. But it may be said that
Mr. Kline's device takes very little space, and without
in the least jeopardizing quality, durability, or service.
Every detail has been so carefully thought out that
no change would materially improve the efficiency of
operation of his invention.
Some Constructive Details.
The power used is obtained by means of the
speedometer drive, from the rear of the transmission,
the adjustment being such that the drive is per-
mitted in only one direction—forward—and a series
of accurately graduated reduction gears insures the
accurate working of the lubricator. The oil pressure
pump is actuated by a cam which revolves once per
hundred miles. The operation of the cam and piston
rod is such that the oiling is forced through the sys-
tem with absolute regularity. A check valve is used
for regulating the inlet and outlet pumps.
The oil is distributed to the various tubes by means
of a lateral which is also an integral part of the cast-
ing. The only attention necessary is to see that the
oil reservoir is filled once every one thousand miles.
Once installed and in operation there can be no
danger of lubricated points becoming clogged, as the
pressure of the oil and the regularity of oiling will
keep the entire system open.
While Mr. Kline's device is adapted for use prin-
cipally on automobiles, with a few changes in con-
•struction it may with equally good results be adapted
to locomotives, cars, and other means of mechanical
transportation.
Every Motorist Interested.
From what has been said it will be seen that the
young piano man has developed a "good thing." He
has added to the pleasures of automobiling and, in-
asmuch as most members of the piano industry and
trade are, to a greater or less degree, interested in
the car, it is believed that this article will interest a
very large majority of the readers of Presto.
There arc scores in the trade who will congratulate
Mr. Kline upon the results of his research and inven-
tive genius. As a practical engineer he is well quali-
fied to create the practical appliance which has been
described, and that he will realize a suitable reward
no one can doubt. Mr. Kline has established the
firm of W. W. Kline Company, Not Inc., Lubricating
Engineers, Chicago, from whose office he will exploit
the device in the interest of the automobile and its
myriads of users.
AMAZING PRODUCTION OF
PREMIER BABY GRANDS
Six Hundred of the Desirable Little Instruments
Made and Shipped During November.
During the month of November the Premier Grand
Piano Corporation, New York, manufacturers of
baby grand pianos exclusively, produced and shipped
over 600 Premier baby grand pianos. This is a feat
that has never before been equalled or approached in
the piano industry, and emphasizes the extraordinary
popularity and wide distribution of the Premier baby
grand.
That this product is proving a profitable sales unit
with the trade from coast to coast is demonstrated by
this remarkable achievement. The literal truth of the
Premier baby grand slogan, "America's Foremost
Popular Priced Small Grand," is convincingly proved
by this extraordinary record.
December 15, 1923.
Cincinnati Factories of The Baldwin Piano Company
SUCCESS
is assured the dealer who takes advantage of
THE BALDWIN CO-OPERATION PLAN
which offers every opportunity to represent
under the most favorable conditions a com-
plete lme of high grade pianos, players and
reproducers
For tnjoTmaiion Writt
GTfje Palbtotn |3iano Company
CINCINNATI
INDIANAPOLIS
LOUISVILLE
Incorporated
CHICAGO
ST LOUIS
DALLAS
NEW YORK
DENVER
8AN FRANCISCO
the Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Ptaao
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos in the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Scented In the United States, Great Britatbi
Prance, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only*
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Grand Piano
One of the old, reli-
able m a k e s . For
terms and territory
write.
Lester Piano Co.
1306 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
A SUCCESSFUL HOUSE.
At luncheon time in the New York Piano Club
not long ago the rise and fall—the success of some
houses and the failure of others—was being discussed
when the house of Cohen & Hughes, of Baltimore,
was mentioned. A prominent piano manufacturer
in the party offered the remark that the Baltimore
firm once owed him a quarter million dollars, "and
I've often wondered how to reduce the amount."
"Now they pay us spot cash," he added, "and we try
to figure out how to get them in our debt for half
a million or more." That's a case of success.
When in doubt refer to
PRESTO BUYERS GUIDE
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).