ProStack Pallet Awarded Patent

The ProStack® Double Leg Ratchet Pallet has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its unique, double leg ratchet design. Manufactured by Polymer Solutions International Inc., the pallet’s telescoping double leg design features a series of interlocking “teeth.” This ratchet-style construction secures the top deck to the base via the interlocking legs to yield a connection three times stronger than welded or snap pallet construction designs. The double leg construction forms nearly half an inch of damage protection, two to three times thicker than that of old style single leg pallets. With enhanced strength and rigidity engineered into the legs, the pallet offers superior resistance to potential damage caused by forklift and pallet jack impacts. Additionally, the pallet’s bottom deck is designed to prevent damage caused by pallet jack over-pumping. “Since 70% of pallet damage typically occurs in the leg and is caused by forklifts, our focus was to create a superior leg design in order to dramatically extend the usable life of the pallet,” explains Dan Kelly, President and CEO of Polymer Solutions International. “The patent further verifies the uniqueness of this design in the market. Getting a U.S. patent in a crowded field such as pallets is a testament to its novelty.”