The ability to see in the UV spectrum sets deer and animal vision apart from humans. Because of the absence of red cones, the drop off in sensitivity at the long-wavelength end of the spectrum occurs at shorter wavelengths for deer. They are less sensitive in the spectral region that appears orange to humans and are virtually insensitive to deep reds. Deer are much more sensitive than humans to the shorter wavelengths of light. They have been found to have a blue cone with peak sensitivity at 455 nm. 440 nm light is seen as bright blue in the dichromatic eye of the deer. The present invention involves connecting UV lights with a power source associated with the moving device, such as the device's electrical system, in such a manner that the UV lights are active whenever the device is running. Because the UV light is particularly visible and bright as seen by deer and other animals, the present invention will alert such animals that are in the path of the oncoming moving device sooner than conventional lights or other warning devices. Thus, giving the animals more chance to move out of the way in reducing collisions.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING UV LIGHT TO REDUCE COLLISIONS WITH ANIMALS
2016-03-10
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | A01M Tierfang, Tierfallen oder Abschreckvorrichtungen für Tiere , CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS / B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein |
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