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A linear actuator to provide the moving force for adjustable furniture, such as beds, chairs or tables. The linear actuator includes a drive assembly, rigid arm, and linkage assembly. The rigid arm includes a pusher block with one or more attachment means where the linkage assembly is attached.

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1. A multifunction workstation that provides a work surface upon which to work while also providing easy access to necessary materials through the use of a plurality of trays that are interchangeable, wherein the multifunction workstation can be used for such tasks as tying flies, designing jewelry,

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A multifunction workstation that provides a work surface upon which to work while also providing easy access to necessary materials through the use of a plurality of trays that are interchangeable, wherein the multifunction workstation can be used for such tasks as tying flies, designing jewelry, or assembling or repairing projects comprising: a base, a center rod, a plurality of shelves, a plurality of trays, and a plurality of attachment points;wherein the center rod is attached to and extends vertically from the base;wherein each plurality of shelves comprises two layers, an upper layer and a lower layer;wherein the top portion of the upper layer is a work surface;wherein the lower layer comprises a plate capable of having a plurality of magnets attach and detach;wherein the bottom portion of the upper layer is attached to the top portion of the lower layer such that the exposed surfaces of the shelf comprise the work surface and the bottom portion of the lower layer;wherein each of said plurality of shelves has a center hole through the lower layer and through the upper layer, such that said center hole passes through the center of the lower layer and the center of the upper layer;wherein at least one of said plurality of shelves is attached to the center rod by the center rod passing through the center hole in the center of each plurality of shelves, where there is an attaching means attached to each of the plurality of shelves to hold each of the plurality of shelves to the center rod;wherein each of said plurality of trays has an outer portion and an inner portion;wherein the inner portion comprises a base layer and a plurality of magnets attached to said base layer such that, when the base layer is placed against the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves the plurality of magnets act to attach the base layer to the bottom portion of the lower layer of the plurality of shelves;wherein once the base layer is attached to the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves, the top portion of the outer portion is co-planar with the top portion of the plurality of shelves to which the base layer is attached;wherein a plurality of said trays can be attached to one of the plurality of shelves such that the plurality of trays can completely and continuously surround the one of the plurality of shelves. 2. The multifunction workstation of claim 1 wherein the plurality of trays additionally possess a plurality of functional components. 3. The multifunction workstation of claim 2 wherein the plurality of functional components comprise at least one of a flat surface, a bobbin holder, a closable compartment, a shallow pan, a feather holder, a slot for inserting a tool, or a waste receptacle. 4. The multifunction workstation of claim 1 wherein the plurality of attachment points are located on at least one of the base, the center rod, or any one of the plurality of shelves. 5. The multifunction workstation of claim 4 wherein a plurality of tools can be attached. 6. The multifunction workstation of claim 5 wherein the plurality of tools includes at least one of magnifying glass, a light source, a vice, or a spindle. 7. A multi-function workstation that provides a work surface upon which to work while also providing easy access to necessary materials through the use of a plurality of trays that are interchangeable, wherein the multifunction workstation can be used for such tasks as tying flies, designing jewelry, or assembling or repairing projects comprising: a base, a center rod, a plurality of shelves, a plurality of trays, and a plurality of attachment points;wherein the center rod is attached to and extends vertically from the base;wherein each plurality of shelves comprises two layers, an upper layer and a lower layer;wherein the top portion of the upper layer is a work surface;wherein the lower layer comprises a plate capable of having a plurality of magnets attach and detach;wherein the bottom portion of the upper layer is attached to the top portion of the lower layer such that the exposed surfaces of the shelf comprise the work surface and the bottom portion of the lower layer;wherein each of the plurality of shelves has an outside edge;wherein along the outside edge is a plurality of support holes;wherein each of said plurality of shelves has a center hole through the lower layer and through the upper layer, such that said center hole passes through the center of the lower layer and the center of the upper layer;wherein at least one of said plurality of shelves is attached to the center rod by the center rod passing through the center hole in the center of each plurality of shelves, where there is an attaching means attached to each of the plurality of shelves to hold each of the plurality of shelves to the center rod;wherein each of said plurality of trays has an outer portion and an inner portion;wherein the inner portion comprises a base layer and a plurality of magnets attached to said base layer such that, when the base layer is placed against the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves the plurality of magnets act to attach the base layer to the bottom portion of the lower layer of the plurality of shelves;wherein the outer portion of each of the plurality of trays has an inside edge;wherein a plurality of attachment means extend from said inside edge such that, when any one of said plurality of trays is placed against the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves, the plurality of attachment means align with the plurality of support holes and the plurality of attachment means are fitted into the plurality of support holes such that an additional method is now added to support each of the plurality to trays to any of the plurality of shelves;wherein once the base layer is attached to the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves, the top portion of the outer portion is co-planar with the top portion of the plurality of shelves to which the base layer is attached;wherein a plurality of said trays can be attached to one of the plurality of shelves such that the plurality of trays can completely and continuously surround the one of the plurality of shelves. 8. The multifunction workstation of claim 7 wherein the plurality of trays additionally possess a plurality of functional components. 9. The multifunction workstation of claim 8 wherein the plurality of functional components comprise at least one of a flat surface, a bobbin holder, a closable compartment, a shallow pan, a feather holder, a slot for inserting a tool, or a waste receptacle. 10. The multifunction workstation of claim 7 wherein the plurality of attachment points are located on at least one of the base, the center rod, or any one of the plurality of shelves. 11. The multifunction workstation of claim 10 wherein a plurality of tools can be attached. 12. The multifunction workstation of claim 11 wherein the plurality of tools includes at least one of magnifying glass, a light source, a vice, or a spindle. 13. A multi-function workstation that provides a work surface upon which to work while also providing easy access to necessary materials through the use of a plurality of trays that are interchangeable, wherein the multifunction workstation can be used for such tasks as tying flies, designing jewelry, or assembling or repairing projects comprising: a base, a center rod, a plurality of shelves, a plurality of trays, and a plurality of attachment points;wherein the center rod is attached to and extends vertically from the base;wherein each plurality of shelves comprises two layers, an upper layer and a lower layer;wherein the top portion of the upper layer is a work surface;wherein the lower layer comprises a plate capable of having a plurality of magnets attach and detach;wherein the bottom portion of the upper layer is attached to the top portion of the lower layer such that the exposed surfaces of the shelf comprise the work surface and the bottom portion of the lower layer;wherein each of the plurality of shelves has an outside edge;wherein along the outside edge is a tong portion;wherein each of said plurality of shelves has a center hole through the lower layer and through the upper layer, such that said center hole passes through the center of the lower layer and the center of the upper layer;wherein at least one of said plurality of shelves is attached to the center rod by the center rod passing through the center hole in the center of each plurality of shelves, where there is an attaching means attached to each of the plurality of shelves to hold each of the plurality of shelves to the center rod;wherein each of said plurality of trays has an outer portion and an inner portion;wherein the inner portion comprises a base layer and a plurality of magnets attached to said base layer such that, when the base layer is placed against the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves the plurality of magnets act to attach the base layer to the bottom portion of the lower layer of the plurality of shelves;wherein the outer portion of each of the plurality of trays has an inside edge;wherein there is a grove portion along said inside edge such that, when any one of said plurality of trays is placed against the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves, the tong portion aligns with the grove portion and the tong portion is fitted into the grove portion such that an additional method is now added to support each of the plurality to trays to any of the plurality of shelves;wherein once the base layer is attached to the bottom portion of the lower layer of one of the plurality of shelves, the top portion of the outer portion is co-planar with the top portion of the plurality of shelves to which the base layer is attached;wherein a plurality of said trays can be attached to one of the plurality of shelves such that the plurality of trays can completely and continuously surround the one of the plurality of shelves. 14. The multifunction workstation of claim 13 wherein the plurality of trays additionally possess a plurality of functional components. 15. The multifunction workstation of claim 14 wherein the plurality of functional components comprise at least one of a flat surface, a bobbin holder, a closable compartment, a shallow pan, a feather holder, a slot for inserting a tool, or a waste receptacle. 16. The multifunction workstation of claim 13 wherein the plurality of attachment points are located on at least one of the base, the center rod, or any one of the plurality of shelves. 17. The multifunction workstation of claim 16 wherein a plurality of tools can be attached. 18. The multifunction workstation of claim 17 wherein the plurality of tools includes at least one of magnifying glass, a light source, a vice, or a spindle.