So PPI organized itself, applied for a patent, filed the trademark, and gathered an experienced industry team to make Pruner’s Pal available to other people with a gap in their tool kits.

PPI kept it simple, with just one moving part in the actuating system. PPI’s design has (1) an injection-molded can holder and actuating arm, (2) an extendable fiberglass pole, and (3) a durable fiberglass-and-nylon operating lanyard. They also made and included an optional-use operating handle for people who prefer a “trigger” to pull the lanyard.

PPI made The Pal flexible, to adjust, without tools, to a variety of aerosol cans. They designed it to spray sealer from button-top cans, and insecticides and paint from cans with flat pads or finger-shaped tops.

PPI made The Pal tough, durable and reliable. They made it of injection-molded plastic, fiberglass, a steel nut, bolt, pin and clip, and a lanyard with a fiberglass core and a nylon sheath. The Pal will last.  PPI’s reliability goals were all met.

PPI tested The Pal with do-it-yourselfers and professionals from foresters, arborists, and a tree pathologist. They all judged it a winner. It is now available in selected stores in Texas, and elsewhere through this website.