# US 10,870,046 B2 · Workout counting device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,870,046 B2 - Document ID: US10870046B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/263,003 - Filed: 2019-01-31 - Published: 2019-08-01 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2018-01-31 - Applicants: Victor Lee Franklin - Inventors: Victor Lee Franklin - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10870046B2 ## CPC - A63B 71/0054: {Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers (mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00)} - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - A63B 23/0405: {involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously (A63B23/0476 takes precedence)} - A63B 2023/0411: {Squatting exercises} - A63B 2024/0068: {Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2071/063: {Spoken or verbal instructions} - A63B 2071/0655: {Tactile feedback} - A63B 2071/0675: {Input for modifying training controls during workout} - A63B 2209/00: Characteristics of used materials - A63B 2220/17: Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract The present invention discloses an exercise device that is used to perform squat exercise. The device comprises a support bar, a height-adjustable support tube or column, a base, an electronic unit, and a seat. The support bar is positioned on a top portion of the support tube via a set of springs. The sprigs are configured to reposition the support bar to a horizontal position after the user leaves the seat and rises back into the upright body position. The electronic unit is configured to receive a set threshold value on maximum squat count from a user. The electronic unit records the squat count and provide an alert when the squat count exceeds the set threshold value on maximum squat count to be performed by the user, thereby it prevents injuries caused due to over enthusiastic during the exercise session. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise device for performing squats, comprises: a base; a height-adjustable support column attached to the base; a support bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the support bar is pivotally mounted on a top portion of the support column; a seat positioned on the first end of the support bar; an electronic unit positioned on the second end of the support bar configured to receive a set threshold value on maximum squat count from a user, wherein when the user performs squat exercise on the seat, the electronic unit is configured record the squat count and provide an alert when the squat count exceeds the set threshold value on maximum squat count to be performed by the user, thereby it prevents injuries caused due to over enthusiastic during the exercise session. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the support bar is held horizontally to the support column via at least one spring. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The device of claim 2, wherein the at least one spring is configured to reposition the support bar to a horizontal position after the user leaves the seat, and rises back into the upright body position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The device of claim 2, wherein the at least one spring is at least one of a return spring and a torsion spring. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the support column comprises an upper tube and a lower tube, wherein the upper tube is configured to extend upwardly and secured at a desired height by fixing a height adjustment pin into holes of the upper and lower tube. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, is made of steel. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the seat is configured to support at least one user. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic unit is configured to count the number of squats performed by the user during the exercise session. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic unit comprises a user interface, wherein the user interface is a touchscreen. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic unit comprises a menu driven program to count the number of squats. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic unit is configured to communicate with a user communication device via a wireless communication. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the user communication device is at least one of a tablet, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart watch, and a laptop. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the wireless communication includes at least one of Wi-Fi, WLAN, infrared, radio waves, and Bluetooth®. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the alert is at least one of an audio alert, a voice message alert, and a vibration alert. ### Claim 15 An exercise device for performing squats, comprises: a base; a height-adjustable support column attached to the base; a support bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the support bar pivotally mounted on a top portion of the support column; a seat positioned on the first end of the support bar; an electronic unit positioned on the second end of the support bar configured to receive a threshold value on maximum squat count from a user, wherein when the user performs squat exercise on the seat, the electronic unit is configured to record the squat count and provide alert when the squat count exceeds the threshold value on maximum squat count to be performed by a user, thereby it prevents injuries caused due to over enthusiastic during the exercise session. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the height-adjustable support column comprises an upper tube and a lower tube, wherein the upper tube is configured to extend upwardly and secured at a desired height by fixing a height adjustment pin into holes of the upper and lower tube. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic unit comprises a menu driven program to count the number of squats performed by the user during exercise session. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the electronic unit is configured to detect tilting of the support bar during the exercise session. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the alert is at least one of an audio alert, a voice message alert, and a vibration alert.