Long-life-light system for deterring rats, mice and similar pets

A LED lighting system for deterring rats and mice comprising:

• A) at least one LED designed to emit light peaking at wavelengths ranges of within:
• 1) plus or minus 50 nm of 509 nm or
• 2) plus or minus 26 nm of 359 nm,
• wherein 509 nm and 359 nm respectively correspond approximately to peaks in the green and ultraviolet sensitivity spectrum of rat's eyes, and
• B) an electric circuit, with a battery contained within the system, said circuit being designed to power the at least one LED for a period of at least one year without replacement of or recharging of the contained battery;
• wherein the at least one LED designed to emit light peaking at blue wavelengths at 460 nm corresponding to a tested wavelength in between 509 nm and 359 nm.

A LED lighting system for deterring rats and mice comprising:

• A) at least one LED designed to emit light peaking at wavelengths ranges of within:
• 1) plus or minus 50 nm of 509 nm or
• 2) plus or minus 26 nm of 359 nm,
• wherein 509 nm and 359 nm respectively correspond approximately to peaks in the green and ultraviolet sensitivity spectrum of rat's eyes, and
• B) an electric circuit, with a battery contained within the system, said circuit being designed to power the at least one LED for a period of at least one year without replacement of or recharging of the contained battery;
• wherein the system wherein the contained battery is a 3-volt battery and the at least one LED is a single 460 nm blue LED and the circuit is comprised of a timer and an external resistor, external capacitor and an FET designed to provide a pulsed output with a battery life of at least 14 months.

A LED lighting system for deterring rats and mice comprising:

• A) at least one LED designed to emit light peaking at wavelengths ranges of within:
• 1) plus or minus 50 nm of 509 nm or
• 2) plus or minus 26 nm of 359 nm,
• wherein 509 nm and 359 nm respectively correspond approximately to peaks in the green and ultraviolet sensitivity spectrum of rat's eyes, and
• B) an electric circuit, with a battery contained within the system, said circuit being designed to power the at least one LED for a period of at least one year without replacement of or recharging of the contained battery;
• wherein the lighting system and the contained battery provides a capacity at least equivalent to that of four D-size batteries providing a DC source of at least 6 volts wherein at least one LED is a strip of LEDs wrapped around a cylinder to provide 360-degree illumination.