Carey T Ray

US Patent:

57300798, Mar 24, 1998

Filed:

Dec 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/760379

Inventors:

Kirby R. Totty - Nashville TN
Carey M. Ray - Gallatin TN

International Classification:

B63B 1700

US Classification:

114343

Abstract:

A lighting system containing a connection to a dc battery, and a lamp containing a watertight, transparent housing, an inverter, a reflector, and a panel containing copper-activated zinc sulfate is useful for night fishing. The lamp produces a light having a wavelength having a narrow band peaking at 507 nm. This light permits the user to distinguish water, shoreline, and foliage without losing night adaptation and without attracting insects.