# US 2025/0155342 A1 · Shingle Damage Testing Apparatus and Method of Use > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2025/0155342 A1 - Document ID: US20250155342A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/389,088 - Filed: 2023-11-13 - Published: 2025-05-15 - Earliest claimed: 2023-11-13 - Assignees: Reedpoint LLC - Applicants: Reedpoint LLC - Inventors: Christian Reed - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250155342A1 ## CPC - G01N 3/08: by applying steady tensile or compressive forces (G01N3/28 takes precedence) - G01N 3/066: {with electrical indicating or recording means} - G01N 2203/0017: Tensile - G01N: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing apparatus or processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q) ## Abstract The present disclosure provides an exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of a shingle damage testing apparatus and method of use. The exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of the shingle damage testing apparatus includes a variety of components which comprises a load distribution bar, a radial uplift gauge, and a lifting scale. The load distribution bar may be configured to couple to the lifting scale and a free edge of an asphalt shingle. The radial uplift gauge may be configured to attach to a free edge of a shingle directly adjacent to the asphalt shingle which is to be tested. The radial curvature of the radial uplift gauge allows for the user to accurately measure the arc length at the free edge of the shingle being tested while the free edge is subjected to a predetermined uplift force. The lifting scale allows the user to apply a precise and consistent uplift force during testing. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A shingle damage testing apparatus comprising: a load distribution bar; wherein the load distribution bar is constructed of a rigid material; wherein the load distribution bar comprises a lifting pick point and a plurality of architectural shingle pick points; wherein the load distribution bar provides a plurality of couplers; wherein the plurality of couplers are pivotally attached to the architectural shingle pick points; a radial uplift gauge; wherein the radial uplift gauge comprises a radial section and a flat section; wherein the flat section is attached to a clamp; wherein the clamp is configurable to detachably attach to a free edge of an adjacent shingle; a lifting scale; wherein the lifting scale is portable and handheld; wherein the lifting scale attaches to the lifting pick point. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge opposite from the top edge; and wherein the lifting pick point is adjacent to a middle portion of the top edge of the load distribution bar. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge opposite from the top edge; and wherein the plurality of architectural shingle pick points is adjacent to the bottom edge and equally spaced. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus as described in claim 3, wherein each of the architectural shingle pick points is aligned on a same horizontal line. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the radial section is configured with a graduated scale. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the radial section extends vertically about a predetermined radius from the flat section. ### Claim 7 A shingle damage testing apparatus comprising: a load distribution bar; wherein the load distribution bar is constructed of a rigid material; wherein the load distribution bar comprises a lifting pick point and a plurality of three-tab shingle pick points; wherein the load distribution bar provides a plurality of couplers; wherein the plurality of couplers are pivotally attached to the three-tab shingle pick points; a radial uplift gauge; wherein the radial uplift gauge comprises a radial section and a flat section; wherein the flat section is attached to a clamp; wherein the clamp is configurable to detachably attach to a free edge of an adjacent shingle; a lifting scale; wherein the lifting scale is portable and handheld; wherein the lifting scale attaches to the lifting pick point. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge opposite from the top edge; and wherein the lifting pick point is adjacent to a middle portion of the top edge of the load distribution bar. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge opposite from the top edge; and wherein the plurality of three-tab shingle pick points is adjacent to the bottom edge and equally spaced. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The apparatus as described in claim 9, wherein each of the three-tab shingle pick points is aligned on the same horizontal line. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the radial section is configured with a graduated scale. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The apparatus as described in claim 9, wherein the radial section extends vertically about a predetermined radius from the flat section. ### Claim 13 A shingle damage testing apparatus comprising: a load distribution bar; wherein the load distribution bar is constructed of a rigid material; wherein the load distribution bar comprises a lifting pick point, a plurality of architectural shingle pick points, and a plurality of three-tab shingle pick points; wherein the load distribution bar provides a plurality of couplers; wherein the plurality of couplers are pivotally and removably attached to the architectural shingle pick points or the three-tab shingle pick points; a radial uplift gauge; wherein the radial uplift gauge comprises a radial section and a flat section; wherein the flat section is attached to a clamp; wherein the clamp is configurable to detachably attach to a free edge of an adjacent shingle; a lifting scale; wherein the lifting scale is portable and handheld; wherein the lifting scale attaches to the lifting pick point. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The apparatus as described in claim 13, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge opposite from the top edge; and wherein the lifting pick point is adjacent to a middle portion of the top edge of the load distribution bar. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The apparatus as described in claim 13, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge opposite from the top edge; and wherein the plurality of architectural shingle pick points is adjacent to the bottom edge and equally spaced. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The apparatus as described in claim 13, wherein the load distribution bar has a top edge and a bottom edge; and wherein the plurality of three-tab shingle pick points is adjacent to the bottom edge and equally spaced. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The apparatus as described in claim 15, wherein each of the architectural shingle pick points is aligned on the same horizontal line. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The apparatus as described in claim 16, wherein each of the three-tab shingle pick points is aligned on the same horizontal line. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The apparatus as described in claim 13, wherein the radial section is configured with a graduated scale. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The apparatus as described in claim 13, wherein the radial section extends vertically about a predetermined radius from the flat section.