Measuring and testing – Gravitational determination – Torsion balance
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
Raevis, Robert R (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Gravitational determination
Torsion balance
Reexamination Certificate
active
07401514
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a gravity measurement apparatus comprising a torsion balance bearing a test mass. The torsion balance has a predetermined center of mass and is rotatable around a predetermined rotation axis, wherein the torsion balance is asymmetric in such a way that the center of mass of the torsion balance is offset to the rotation axis of the torsion balance.
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Menegozzi Bruno
Möller Felix
Wang Lijun
Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat at Erlangen-Nurnberg
Gallagher & Kennedy P.A.
MacBlain Thomas D.
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften e.v.
Raevis Robert R
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