Patent 7388806 was granted and assigned to Nanometrics on June, 2008 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A mass positioning apparatus for use with seismic sensors is described. The seismic sensor includes axis mechanics including a pivotable boom with a defined null point. The mass positioning apparatus comprising: adjustment means for positioning the boom at the null point; actuator means for moving the adjustment means; and means for determining a position of the adjustment means relative to an operational range of travel.