Patents by Inventor James E. Patience

James E. Patience has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20260124909
    Abstract: A universal pickup tube and return system is provided. The system includes a pickup tube with a pickup fitting coupled to the first end, configured as a universal fitting for vehicle pickup fuel lines. A return fitting couples to the vehicle's return fuel line. The pickup tube inserts into the replacement fuel tank's pickup insert with the pickup fitting extending from the top. The return fitting couples to the tank's return insert for fuel return. The pickup tube extends to the tank's lowest portion to draw fuel as levels drop. Both fittings are compatible with aftermarket high-pressure fuel systems, providing plug and play installation without requiring custom components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Inventors: James E. Patience, Woodruff D Smith
  • Publication number: 20260124907
    Abstract: A fast fill system is provided. The fast fill system includes first and second high flow roll-over valves, each coupled to flexible tubes. The system includes a replacement fuel tank with first and second inserts on top. The high flow roll-over valves couple to the replacement fuel tank through the respective inserts. The valves with flexible tubes allow the replacement fuel tank to expel up to 400% more air when refueling than without them. This enables filling by high-flow truck stop pumps at rates of 25+ gallons per minute without pressure buildup or spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Inventors: James E. Patience, Woodruff D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220185104
    Abstract: An over the wheel well tank for storing liquid in a bed of a truck includes a tank body having a main tank portion shaped to fit in an area adjacent a wheel well in the bed of a truck and an over a wheel well tank portion shaped to fit in an area above a wheel well in the bed of a truck. The main tank portion is shaped to fit in an area adjacent a proximal side of the wheel well or in an area adjacent a distal side of the wheel well. The storage tank may further include a pumping system to pump liquid from within the storage tank to a location external to the storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Barnes, Klint Anderson, James E. Patience, Woodruff D. Smith, Kenneth S. Anderson, R. Dru Laws