Patents by Inventor Larry J. Tipton
Larry J. Tipton 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).
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Patent number: 11028838Abstract: A pump assembly and methods of use and conversion including a sealed housing, at least one in-tank, not sealed pump contained in the sealed housing, an outlet check valve inside each pump, and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pumps in the sealed housing. The pump assembly may also include a common fuel inlet, a common fuel outlet; at least two of the pumps, a compact design, a mounting bracket, a sealed electrical inlet, a pre filter, a post filter, a pressure regulator, a returnless fuel supply, a pressure regulator, a return line.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Shane R. Weckerly, Larry J. Tipton
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Patent number: 11014446Abstract: Liquid reservoir systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a liquid reservoir system may capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or pickup line during low fuel conditions such as those that may be experienced during vehicle acceleration, braking or side to side maneuvers. It may also capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or other pickup line during periods of high agitation such as may be experienced during vehicle jumping, cross country/closed course racing and other aggressive driving maneuvers.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane R. Weckerly
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Patent number: 10391860Abstract: Systems and methods for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank may include (1) a fuel tank with an opening in a surface thereof; and (2) a fuel pump hanger assembly, the fuel pump hanger assembly comprising; (a) a plurality of assembly screws; (b) a plurality of clamping lugs configured to thread onto the plurality of assembly screws and engage an inside surface of the fuel tank; (c) a top plate further comprising; (i) a bearing surface configured to engage an external fuel tank surface; (ii) a plurality of through holes proximate the perimeter of the top plate and perpendicular to the bearing surface; (iii) a plurality of bosses, each of the plurality of bosses adjacent to each through hole, configured to guide and position the each clamping lug; and (d) a gasket positioned between the top plate and the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Larry J. Tipton
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Publication number: 20180290539Abstract: Liquid reservoir systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a liquid reservoir system may capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or pickup line during low fuel conditions such as those that may be experienced during vehicle acceleration, braking or side to side maneuvers. It may also capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or other pickup line during periods of high agitation such as may be experienced during vehicle jumping, cross country/closed course racing and other aggressive driving maneuvers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane R. Weckerly
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Patent number: 10029561Abstract: Liquid reservoir systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a liquid reservoir system may capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an uninterrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or pickup line during low fuel conditions such as those that may be experienced during vehicle acceleration, braking or side to side maneuvers. It may also capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an uninterrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or other pickup line during periods of high agitation such as may be experienced during vehicle jumping, cross country/closed course racing and other aggressive driving maneuvers.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane Weckerly
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Publication number: 20180149147Abstract: A pump assembly and methods of use and conversion including a sealed housing, at least one in-tank, not sealed pump contained in the sealed housing, an outlet check valve inside each pump, and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pumps in the sealed housing. The pump assembly may also include a common fuel inlet, a common fuel outlet; at least two of the pumps, a compact design, a mounting bracket, a sealed electrical inlet, a pre filter, a post filter, a pressure regulator, a returnless fuel supply, a pressure regulator, a return line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Shane R. Weckerly, Larry J. Tipton
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Publication number: 20180037106Abstract: Systems and methods for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank may include (1) a fuel tank with an opening in a surface thereof; and (2) a fuel pump hanger assembly, the fuel pump hanger assembly comprising; (a) a plurality of assembly screws; (b) a plurality of clamping lugs configured to thread onto the plurality of assembly screws and engage an inside surface of the fuel tank; (c) a top plate further comprising; (i) a bearing surface configured to engage an external fuel tank surface; (ii) a plurality of through holes proximate the perimeter of the top plate and perpendicular to the bearing surface; (iii) a plurality of bosses, each of the plurality of bosses adjacent to each through hole, configured to guide and position the each clamping lug; and (d) a gasket positioned between the top plate and the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Larry J. Tipton
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Patent number: 9796259Abstract: Systems and methods for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank may include (1) a fuel tank with an opening in a surface thereof; and (2) a fuel pump hanger assembly, the fuel pump hanger assembly comprising; (a) a plurality of assembly screws; (b) a plurality of clamping lugs configured to thread onto the plurality of assembly screws and engage an inside surface of the fuel tank; (c) a top plate further comprising; (i) a bearing surface configured to engage an external fuel tank surface; (ii) a plurality of through holes proximate the perimeter of the top plate and perpendicular to the bearing surface; (iii) a plurality of bosses, each of the plurality of bosses adjacent to each through hole, configured to guide and position the each clamping lug; and (d) a gasket positioned between the top plate and the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Larry J. Tipton
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Publication number: 20170166045Abstract: Systems and methods for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for installing and sealing a fuel pump in a fuel tank may include (1) a fuel tank with an opening in a surface thereof; and (2) a fuel pump hanger assembly, the fuel pump hanger assembly comprising; (a) a plurality of assembly screws; (b) a plurality of clamping lugs configured to thread onto the plurality of assembly screws and engage an inside surface of the fuel tank; (c) a top plate further comprising; (i) a bearing surface configured to engage an external fuel tank surface; (ii) a plurality of through holes proximate the perimeter of the top plate and perpendicular to the bearing surface; (iii) a plurality of bosses, each of the plurality of bosses adjacent to each through hole, configured to guide and position the each clamping lug; and (d) a gasket positioned between the top plate and the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventor: Larry J. Tipton
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Publication number: 20160129782Abstract: Liquid reservoir systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a liquid reservoir system may capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or pickup line during low fuel conditions such as those that may be experienced during vehicle acceleration, braking or side to side maneuvers. It may also capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or other pickup line during periods of high agitation such as may be experienced during vehicle jumping, cross country/closed course racing and other aggressive driving maneuvers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane Weckerly
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Patent number: 6887388Abstract: A vehicle having an engine, a fuel tank, and a pump encased in a housing. The pump is in fluid communication with the fuel tank and the engine. A filter is disposed intermediate the fuel pump and the engine. An electrical conductor having an inoperative position and an operative position is operatively associated with the pump. When the filter is installed, the electrical conductor contacts the pump housing to ground the pump allowing operation thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: David E. Winn, Larry J. Tipton
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Patent number: 6746603Abstract: A fuel filtering system having a valve which prevents the flow of fuel in the absence of a fuel filter. The filtering system includes a housing in which a fuel pump is at least partially disposed. A valve mechanism is located on the discharge side of the fuel pump and includes a valve member which is movable between open and closed positions which, respectively, allow and prevent fluid flow through the fuel line. A biasing member is provided for biasing the valve member into the closed position. The valve member is engaged by the mounting of the fuel filter to thereby open the valve mechanism. In the absence of an installed fuel filter, the valve member remains in the closed position to prevent the flow of unfiltered fuel to the engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Harvey, Larry J. Tipton
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Publication number: 20030121865Abstract: A vehicle having an engine, a fuel tank, and a pump encased in a housing. The pump is in fluid communication with the fuel tank and the engine. A filter is disposed intermediate the fuel pump and the engine. An electrical conductor having an inoperative position and an operative position is operatively associated with the pump. When the filter is installed, the electrical conductor contacts the pump housing to ground the pump allowing operation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2001Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: David E. Winn, Larry J. Tipton
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Publication number: 20030000882Abstract: A fuel filtering system having a valve which prevents the flow of fuel in the absence of a fuel filter. The filtering system includes a housing in which a fuel pump is at least partially disposed. A valve mechanism is located on the discharge side of the fuel pump and includes a valve member which is movable between open and closed positions which, respectively, allow and prevent fluid flow through the fuel line. A biasing member is provided for biasing the valve member into the closed position. The valve member is engaged by the mounting of the fuel filter to thereby open the valve mechanism. In the absence of an installed fuel filter, the valve member remains in the closed position to prevent the flow of unfiltered fuel to the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Richard W. Harvey, Larry J. Tipton
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Patent number: 6494226Abstract: A fuel transfer apparatus for providing fuel to a vehicle engine from a plurality of fuel tanks. A transfer pump is positioned intermediate a pair of fuel tanks and is operable to transfer fuel therebetween. Fuel is provided to the engine from a first one of the two fuel tanks. Excess fuel is returned to the first one of the two fuel tanks. When the level in the first fuel tank is less than the level in the second fuel tank by a predetermined amount, the transfer pump transfers an amount of fuel from the second fuel tank to the first fuel tank. Fuel level sensors are utilized to monitor the level of fuel in the two fuel tanks and report to a microprocessor which controls the transfer pump. The microprocessor utilized to control the transfer pump may be incorporated into the transfer pump, may be a stand alone microprocessor, or may comprise an existing vehicle circuit board such as, e.g., the electronic control module (ECM).Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Federal-Mogul World-Wide, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Richard W. Harvey
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Patent number: D648746Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane Weckerly
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Patent number: D677755Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane Weckerly
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Patent number: D807922Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Larry J. Tipton
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Patent number: D889925Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane R. Weckerly
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Patent number: D953136Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Holley Performance Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Tipton, Shane R. Weckerly