A device useful as a pest barrier system for plumbing of mobile vehicles or plant barrier system is disclosed. The pest barrier system for plumbing of mobile vehicles comprising a pest protection system having a first half, a second half, a lower portions and an upper portions. The lower portions of the pest protection system comprise a lower rim. The upper portions of the pest protection system comprises an upper rim. The lower rim comprises a lower external diameter and a lower internal diameter. The upper rim comprises an upper external diameter. The pest protection system fits within a plumbing compartment of a mobile vehicle at a gap comprising an internal diameter which is smaller than the upper external diameter of the upper rim of the pest protection system. The lower portions of the pest protection system receives a portion of a fluid drainage hose having an external hose diameter.

A vehicle front portion structure comprising: a bumper reinforcement disposed at a vehicle front end portion side such that a longitudinal direction of the bumper reinforcement is aligned with a vehicle transverse direction; a pedestrian collision detection sensor comprising a pressure tube and outputting signals based on pressure changes in the pressure tube, the pressure tube comprising: a main tube disposed at a vehicle front side of the bumper reinforcement and extending along the bumper reinforcement from one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the bumper reinforcement to another end portion in the longitudinal direction thereof; and a pair of outer side tubes provided continuously with the main tube and, as viewed from a vehicle front-rear direction, extending respectively towards a vehicle lower side from positions of the one end portion and the other end portion of the main tube; and an absorber.

Shockem rodent deterrent system is a device that delivers a non-lethal electrical shock to rodents or other animals that contact the system. Shockem rodent deterrent system includes polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire, which is attached to the upper surface of a base mat, and which is connected to an electronic charge controller. Polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire, is a woven polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride coated fiberglass product with continuous strands of electrical conducting wires woven into or attached to the matrix. Base mat is a flexible, shape conforming, durable, non-electrical conductive, portable or permanent mat constructed from synthetic materials, such as polyester, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, or fiberglass. Alternating strips of polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire, every other one designated as a positively charged electrical strip or a negatively charged electrical strip, are attached to the upper surface of the base mat using non-electrical conductive methods. Strips of positively charged polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire are isolated from adjacent strips of negatively charged polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire by non-electrical conductive material. Positively charged strips and negatively charged strips of polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire are attached, respectively, to the positive polarity and negative polarity of an electronic charge controller. Electronic charge controller delivers a pulsing, non-lethal electrical current. Rodents or other animals that come in contact with two or more strips of polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire cause the electrical circuit to be completed and a pulsing electrical shock is delivered.

A system is disclosed for keeping rats and similar pests away without trapping or killing them. It provides a long-life battery powered LED light system for deterring rats, mice and other nocturnal animals. Embodiments of the present invention are designed to operate continuously for at least one year between battery changes. Embodiments have been proven to deter rats from invading engine compartments of parked motor vehicles, vegetable gardens, attics, garages and outdoor patios. In preferred embodiments the wavelengths of the LEDs are chosen to correspond to the known wavelength sensitivity peaks of the eyes of rats, mice, and other rodents. This new technology transcends traps.

A method for operating a protective device for elements in a hybrid or electric vehicle, wherein at least one electric machine and at least one electrical power system, generates noise in the ultrasonic range.

A system is disclosed for keeping rats and similar pests away without trapping or killing them. It provides a long-life battery powered LED light system for deterring rats, mice and other nocturnal animals. Embodiments of the present invention are designed to operate continuously for at least one year between battery changes. Embodiments have been proven to deter rats from invading engine compartments of parked motor vehicles, vegetable gardens, attics, garages and outdoor patios. In preferred embodiments the wavelengths of the LEDs are chosen to correspond to the known wavelength sensitivity peaks of the eyes of rats, mice, and other rodents. This new technology transcends traps.

The invention relates to a method for operating a protective device for elements, particularly exposed lines, in a vehicle, preferably a hybrid or electric vehicle which comprises at least one electrical machine and at least one power-electronic system, wherein a noise is generated in the ultrasonic range within the power-electronic system and/or within the at least one electrical machine.

A pest seal for a recreational vehicle (RV) to seal the gap that exists between a hose and/or cable passing through an access port located within the service compartment of a RV. The pest seal is comprised of two halves that are joined together along a single edge with mirrored cutouts that are lined with a compressible foam formed along the joining edge so that when the two halves are brought together the cutouts allow for the passage of a hose or cable through the pest seal. Embodiments further comprise a semicircular flange formed on the underside of each halve of a radius slightly smaller than the radius of the access port or a hinge attaching the two halves at one end of the edge where the halves are joined. The halves may be joined together by any number of means such as but not limited to magnets, hook and loop fabric, and mechanical latches.

A sealing shroud is provided for blocking the port through a panel of the service compartment on an RV vehicle, or the like, through which the sewage outlet hose is connected to the external sewage line. This sealing shroud includes a pervious section preferably fabricated from a wire mesh which prevents rodents or other varmints from chewing an opening therein. The sealing shroud is carried by the external sewage line and blocks a rodent from entering into the RV through the space between the sewage line and the RV port.

A vehicle front portion structure including: a bumper reinforcement disposed at a vehicle front end portion side such that a longitudinal direction of the bumper reinforcement is aligned with a vehicle transverse direction; a pedestrian collision detection sensor comprising a pressure tube and outputting signals based on pressure changes in the pressure tribe, the pressure tube including: a main tube disposed at a vehicle front side of the bumper reinforcement d extending along the bumper reinforcement from one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the bumper reinforcement to another end portion in the longitudinal direction thereof; and a pair of outer side tubes provided continuously with the main tube and, as viewed from a vehicle front-rear direction, extending respectively towards a. vehicle lower side from positions of the one end portion and the other end portion of the main tube; and an absorber, is provided.