I tried to find article which shows the highest gain from single feed patch antenna. Usually we know patch antenna typical gain 6-7 dBi. This can increase by ground plane extention, feed method, ground plane modification, patch modification.
Usual method to increase gain by patch antenna is antenna array form or by horn antenna, aperture antenna.
I tried to find a single patch antenna which can give 17-18dBi gain.
Any articale related to this inquiry will help.