FURNITURE WITH ADJUSTABLE WORK SURFACE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a piece of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface. The furniture includes a mast, a work surface having a first mast hole, a torsion plate having a second mast hole that is fastened to the work surface, at least one torsion lever, a torsion spring, at least one handle, and at least one linkage. A user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring increasing the diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user then releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast and preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a piece of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface. The furniture includes a mast, a work surface having a first mast hole, a torsion plate having a second mast hole that is fastened to the work surface, at least one torsion lever, a torsion spring, at least one handle, and at least one linkage. A user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring increasing the diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user then releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast and preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Before our invention, current adjustable height workstation offerings allowed limited ergonomic working positions. In this regard, as an example, the height of work surfaces and fixtures to hold a computer display was limited to positions suitable for a person who might choose to sit on a chair/yoga ball or stand while working. In their construction, most current workstations utilize at least two support posts. The length of the support posts is selected to accommodate the higher working surfaces and as such tends to limit the adjustability of the workstation for people who choose to sit on the floor to work. In this regard, the support posts do not allow the workstation surfaces that are holding components to be lowered to a useful height in which a person sitting on the floor can comfortably work on the workstation surfaces and easily view an attached computer monitor among other things.

A key shortcoming of current workstations is that the large surface and support posts of the workstation get in the way of a user's knees thus limiting the ability and accessibility to comfortably sit correctly on the floor and work at the workstation. Also, current workstations require additional accessories to better support the ergonomic needs of a user, such as a monitor stand and keyboard attachment, none of which are easily configurable for use by a user who chooses to work while being seated on the floor.

Another shortcoming is that current workstations have limited mobility for a user to move them around a room, as they need a power source supplied by a power cord to operate motorized devices designed to raise and lower the various working surfaces. Also, such configurations limit the ability of the workstation to be positioned and fitted into a corner of a room in a manner that is desirable and useable by a person.

The present invention addresses these and other shortcomings by providing a workstation that can adjust, without the need for electricity, from standing positions to sitting positions on the floor, a work surface that allows a variety of sitting positions without getting in the way of a user's knees, utilizes a mast system to allow a variety of ergonomic attachments, exhibits the ability to fit in the corner of a room, can be moved around a room without the need for cords, and other advantages. For these reasons and shortcomings as well as other reasons and shortcomings there is a long-felt need that gives rise to the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of a piece of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface. The furniture comprises a mast, and a work surface having a first mast hole. A torsion plate has a second mast hole. The torsion plate is fastened to the work surface. At least one torsion lever is movably fastened on the torsion plate. A torsion spring has a first spring end that connects to a first one of the torsion lever and a second spring end that connects to a second one of the torsion lever. The mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring.

The furniture comprises at least one handle, and at least one linkage that has a first linkage end, and a second linkage end. The handle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the second linkage end. A user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end increasing the diameter of the torsion spring and allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

Additional shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of a method of using a piece of furniture that has at least one adjustable work surface. The method comprises the steps of pulling, by way of a user, at least one of a handle causing a torsion lever to reposition at least one of a first spring end or a second spring end increasing the diameter of a torsion spring allowing a work surface to be slidably repositioned on a mast.

A piece of furniture comprises the mast, the work surface has a first mast hole. A torsion plate has a second mast hole. The torsion plate is fastened to the work surface. At least one of the torsion lever is movably fastened on the torsion plate. The torsion spring has the first spring end that connects to the first one of the torsion lever and the second spring end that connects to the second one of the torsion lever. The mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring. The furniture comprises at least one handle, and at least one linkage has a first linkage end and a second linkage end. The handle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the second linkage end.

The method continues by repositioning, by way of the user, the work surface along the mast. And releasing the handle, by way of the user, causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

Additional shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of a piece of furniture having more than one adjustable work surface comprising at least one mast. More than one of a work surface. Each of the work surfaces has a first mast hole. At least one torsion plate, for each work surface, has a second mast hole. The torsion plate is fastened to the work surface. At least one torsion lever, for each work surface, is movably fastened on the torsion plate. A torsion spring, for each work surface, has a first spring end that connects to the first one of the torsion lever and a second spring end that connects to the second one of the torsion lever. The mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring.

The furniture comprises at least one handle for each work surface, and at least one linkage, for each work surface, has a first linkage end, and a second linkage end. The handle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the second linkage end. A user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end increasing the diameter of the torsion spring and allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present invention. Other embodiments and aspects of the invention are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed invention. For a better understanding of the invention with advantages and features, refer to the description and the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates one example of a top right perspective view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIGS. 2-4 illustrate one example of a front bottom perspective view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 5 illustrates one example of a torsion spring assembly;

FIG. 6 illustrates one example of a bottom right perspective view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 7 illustrates one example of a front view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 8 illustrates one example of a back side view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 9 illustrates one example of a top view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 10 illustrates one example of a bottom view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 11 illustrates one example of a right side view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 12 illustrates one example of a left side view of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 13 illustrates one example of furniture having more than one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 14 illustrates exemplary embodiments of adjustable work surfaces incorporated into a plurality of different kinds of furniture;

FIG. 15 illustrates one example of a method using furniture having at least one adjustable work surface; and

FIG. 16 illustrates exemplary embodiments of a method of adjusting a work surface that can be interchangeably used with the methods of the present invention.

The detailed description explains the preferred embodiments of the invention, together with advantages and features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Turning now to the drawings in greater detail, it will be seen that in FIG. 1 there is illustrated a piece of furniture 100 that has an adjustable height work surface 106. In operation, a user 502 can pull handles 122 that are located on the underside of the work surface 106 which by way of a linkage 130/134 and torsion lever 136 loosens the constricting grip of a torsion spring 138 on a mast 120 enough to allow the work surface to be raised or lowered 406 by the user 502.

An advantage, in the present invention, is that the work surface 106 can be lowered to as low as floor level 202 proximate to the top of the legs 116/118 where the user 502 can ergonomically work when sitting on the floor. In this position, user 502 can sit on the floor and use the work surface 106. Pulling the handles 122 increases the diameter of the torsion spring 138 allowing the user 502 to adjust 406 the work surface 106 height to any point between floor level 202 to medium height 204 level near the middle of the mast 120 to maximum height level 206 near the top of the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, leg support 112 can be fastened to the mast 120 proximate to floor 408 and more than one leg 116/118 can be interconnected with the leg support 112. The legs 116/118 are spread apart wider than the work surface 106, with respect to the mast 120, allowing the user 502 to movably adjust the work surface 106 to any height between a floor level height 202 proximate to the height of the leg 116/118, through a medium height 204 level, to a high height 206 level proximate to the height of the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the legs 116/118 can be interconnected with one or more connectors 110/114 and leg extensions 104/108 such that the work surface 106 is level and mast 120, legs 116/118 with connectors 110/114 and leg extensions 104/108 form at least three floor 408 contacting points stabilizing the furniture 100 for use.

Leg levelers 102 can be fastened to the end of the leg extension 104/108 and mast 120 floor 408 contact point to provide non-slip grip contact points as well as micro height adjustability to ensure that the furniture 100 and thus the work surface 106 can be leveled and smoothly used or otherwise operated by the user 502. In other exemplary embodiments, where a leg leveler 102 is not required, the leg levelers can be end caps 102 that fasten to the ends of the leg extensions 104/108 and mast 120, floor contact points to provide a gripping surface to prevent the furniture 100 from easily sliding on the floor 408.

The work surface 106 can be made of wood, laminated wood, plastic, metal, a combination thereof, or other materials, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment. The mast 120, legs 116/118, connectors 110/114, and leg extensions 104/108 can be made of metal, plastic, a combination thereof, or other materials, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 2-4, there is illustrated one example of a front bottom perspective view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the furniture 100 can comprise a mast 120 and at least one of a handle 122. A work surface 100 has a first mast hole 148. A torsion plate 142 has a second mast hole 150. The torsion plate 142 is fastened to the work surface 106. At least one of the torsion lever 136 is movably fastened on the torsion plate 142. A torsion spring 138 has a first spring end 154 that connects to the first one of the torsion lever 136 and a second spring end 156 that connects to the second one of the torsion lever 136. The mast 120 passes through the first mast hole 148, the second mast hole 150, and the torsion spring 138.

At least one linkage 130/134 has a first linkage end 126, and a second linkage end 158. The handle 122 is movably connected to the first linkage end 124 and the torsion lever 136 is movably connected to the second linkage end 158. A user 502 pulls the handle 402/404 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or the second spring end 156 (better illustrated in at least FIG. 5) increasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138 allowing the work surface 106 to be slidably repositioned on the mast 120. The user 502 releases the handle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or the second spring end 156 decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138 such that the torsion spring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the linkage 130/134 can be any number of segments interconnected together between the handle 122 and the torsion lever 136. The linkage 130/134 can be fabricated from metal, plastic, polymer, wire rope, springs, a combination thereof, or other materials and/or configurations, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment. Fasteners, pulleys, gears, bearings, and other hardware can be used as necessary to interlock the linkage segments and create smooth and efficient adjustability of the work surface 106 by user 502 by pulling the handles 122 and movably sliding the work surface 106 up and down 406 the mast 120, then releasing the handles 122 locking by way of the torsion spring 138 the work surface 106 into position on the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the linkage 130/134 comprises a first linkage 130 and a second linkage 134. The first link 130 and the second link 134 are movably connected.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first linkage 130 can be rotatably fastened 128 to the work surface 106 creating a pivot point in which the first linkage 130 can be rotated about by way of a user 502 pulling handle 122.

In an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the first linkage 130 or the second linkage 134 has an adjustment slot 126. In operation, the handle 122 adjustably interconnects with the adjustment slot 124 setting a predetermined resting tension of the torsion spring 138. The resting tension of the torsion spring 138 is, with the handles 122 untouched by the user 502, the amount of constriction gripping force the torsion coil 138 applies to the mast 120 to prevent the work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120. In operation, when user 502 pulls the handles the torsion lever 136 moves causing a reduction in the resting tension of the torsion spring 138 and increasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138 sufficiently enough to allow the work surface to be slidable 406 up and down the mast 120. When user 502 releases the handles the torsion lever 136 moves returning the resting tension of the torsion spring 138 reducing the diameter of the torsion coil 138 to the predetermined level of constricting and gripping force on the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the handle 122 can be movable and fastened to the work surface 106. In this regard, while the handle moves and functions as intended, the handle 122, assembly 124 can be fastened 160 to the work surface 106.

In an exemplary embodiment, an upper torsion plate 146 has a third mast hole 152. The upper torsion plate 146 and the torsion plate 142 are fastened together with the work surface 106 therebetween. The mast 120 passes through the third mast hole 152. The torsion plate 142 and the upper torsion plate 146 can be made of metal, plastic, a combination thereof, or other materials, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

In an exemplary embodiment, more than one of a bearing 144 is positioned proximate to the second mast hole 150 and secured to the torsion plate, and positioned proximate to the third mast hole 152 and secured to the upper torsion plate 146. The mast 120 passes through the bearing 144. The bearings 144 enable the work surface 106 to slide smoothly up and down the mast 120 without binding.

In an exemplary embodiment, furniture 100 can be a workstation, desk, or table as illustrated in at least FIGS. 1 and 2, a cabinet 308, a closet 306, an entertainment center 304, a bookshelf or shelf 302, or other types and kinds of furniture as may be desired and/or required in a particular embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, there is illustrated one example of a torsion spring assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, a torsion spring assembly can comprise a torsion spring 138, and more than one torsion lever 136. The torsion spring 138 can have a first spring end 154 that connects to the first one of the torsion lever 136 and a second spring end 156 that connects to the second one of the torsion lever 136.

A user 502 pulls the handle 402/404 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or the second spring end 156 increasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138, reducing the resting tension, allowing the work surface 106 to be slidably repositioned on the mast 120. The user 502 releases the handle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or the second spring end 156 decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138, restoring the resting tension, such that the torsion spring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the torsion lever 136 can be extended proximate to the perimeter of the work surface 106 and configured to operate as a linkage 130/134. A handle 122 can be fastened to the torsion lever 136 so that user 502 can change the resting tension of the torsion spring 138 allowing the work surface 106 to be repositioned on the mast 120.

Referring to FIG. 6, there is illustrated one example of a bottom right perspective view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Referring to FIG. 7, there is illustrated one example of a front view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Referring to FIG. 8, there is illustrated one example of a back side view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Referring to FIG. 9, there is illustrated one example of a top view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Referring to FIG. 10, there is illustrated one example of a bottom view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Referring to FIG. 11, there is illustrated one example of a right side view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Referring to FIG. 12, there is illustrated one example of a left side view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106.

Referring to FIG. 13, there is illustrated one example of furniture 100 having more than one adjustable work surface 106A and 106B. In an exemplary embodiment, more than one work surface 106 assembly can be positioned on a single mask 120. In addition, the mast 120 can be positioned horizontally, vertically, or at other angles, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

In an exemplary embodiment, a piece of furniture 100 can have more than one adjustable work surface. The furniture 100 can comprise at least one mast 120, and more than one work surface 106, each of the work surfaces having a first mast hole 148.

The furniture 100 can comprise at least one torsion plate 142, for each of the work surfaces 106, having a second mast hole 150. The torsion plate 142 can be fastened to the work surface 106. At least one torsion lever 136, for each of the work surfaces 106, is movably fastened on the torsion plate 142. A torsion spring 138, for each of the work surfaces 106, has a first spring end 154 that connects to the first one of the torsion lever 136 and a second spring end 156 that connects to the second one of the torsion lever 136. The mast 120 passes through the first mast hole 148, the second mast hole 150, and the torsion spring 138. At least one handle 122 for each of the work surfaces 106. At least one linkage 130/134, for each of the work surfaces 106, having a first linkage end 126, and a second linkage end 158. The handle is movably connected to the first linkage end 126 and the torsion lever 136 is movably connected to the second linkage end 158. A user 502 pulls the handle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 156 or the second spring end 158 increasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138, reducing the resting tension, allowing the work surface 106 to be slidably repositioned on the mast 120. User 502 releases the handle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 156 or the second spring end 158 decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138, returning to the predetermined resting tension, such that the torsion spring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120.

Referring to FIG. 14, there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of adjustable work surfaces 106 incorporated into a plurality of different kinds of furniture pieces 100. In an exemplary embodiment, more than one mast 120 can be utilized in a furniture 100 design and some or all of the masts 120 can have more than one work surface 106, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment. Such furniture 100, for example, and not a limitation can be in reference ‘A’ 302 a bookshelf or shelf, in reference ‘B’ 304 an entertainment center, in reference ‘C’ 306 a closet, in reference ‘B’ 308 cabinets, or other types and kinds of furniture, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15, there is illustrated one example of a method using furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the method begins in step 1002 by pulling, by way of a user 502, at least one of a handle 122 causing a torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of a first spring end 154 or a second spring end 156 increasing the diameter of a torsion spring 138 allowing a work surface 106 to be slidably repositioned 406 on a mast 120.

A piece of furniture 100 can comprise the mast 120. The work surface 106 has a first mast hole 148. A torsion plate has a second mast hole 150. The torsion plate 142 is fastened to the work surface 106. At least one of the torsion lever 136 is movably fastened on the torsion plate 142. The torsion spring 138 has the first spring end 154 that connects to a first one of the torsion lever 136 and the second spring end 156 that connects to a second one of the torsion lever 136.

The mast 120 passes through the first mast hole 150, the second mast hole 152, and the torsion spring 138. At least one handle 122, at least one linkage 130/134 has a first linkage end 126, and a second linkage end 158. The handle 122 is movably connected to the first linkage end 126 and the torsion lever 136 is movably connected to the second linkage end 158. The method then moves to step 1004.

In step 1004, the work surface 106 can be repositioned 406 raising or lowering the work surface 106, by way of user 502 along the mast 120. The method then moves to step 1006.

In step 1006, the handle 122 is released, by way of user 502, causing the torsion lever 138 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or the second spring end 156 decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138 such that the torsion spring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120. The method is then exited.

Referring to FIG. 16, there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of a method of adjusting a work surface 106 that can be interchangeably used with the methods of the present invention.

In step 1102, more than one bearing 144 can be positioned proximate to the second mast hole 150 and secured to the torsion plate 142 and positioned proximate to the third mast hole 152, and secured to the upper torsion plate 146. The mast 120 passes through the bearing 144 and the first mast hole 148, the second mast hole 150, and the third mast hole 152.

In step 1104, more than one of the work surfaces 106 can be positioned, by way of the user, on the mast 120.

In step 1106, more than one of the mast 120 can be added to the furniture 100 design. Each of the masts 120 can comprise one or more of the work surfaces 106.

In step 1108, leg support 112 can be fastened to the mast 120. The method then moves to step 1110.

In step 1110, more than one leg 116/118 can be interconnected with leg support 112. The legs 116/118 are spread apart wider than the work surface 106 with respect to the mast 120 allowing the user 502 to movably adjust 406 the work surface 106 up and down to any height between a floor level height 202 proximate to the legs 116/118 and a high height level 206 proximate to the height of the mast 120.

The flow diagrams depicted herein are just examples. There may be many variations to these diagrams or the steps (or operations) described therein without departing from the spirit of the invention. For instance, the steps may be performed in a differing order, or steps may be added, deleted, or modified. All of these variations are considered a part of the claimed invention.

While the preferred embodiment to the invention has been described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.

Claims

1. A furniture having at least one adjustable work surface comprising: a mast;a work surface having a first mast hole;a torsion plate having a second mast hole, the torsion plate is fastened to the work surface;at least one of a torsion lever is movably fastened on the torsion plate;a torsion spring having a first spring end that connects to first one of the torsion lever and a second spring end that connects to second one of the torsion lever, the mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring;at least one of a handle;at least one of a linkage having a first linkage end, and a second linkage end, the handle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the second linkage end, a user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end increasing diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast, the user releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasing diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

2. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: an upper torsion plate having a third mast hole, the upper torsion plate and the torsion plate are fastened together with the work surface therebetween, the mast passes through the third mast hole.

3. The furniture in accordance with claim 2, further comprising: more than one of a bearing is positioned proximate to the second mast hole and secured to the torsion plate, and positioned proximate to the third mast hole and secured to the upper torsion plate, the mast passes through the bearing.

4. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: a leg support is fastened to the mast; andmore than one of a leg is interconnected with the leg support, the legs are spread apart wider than the work surface with respect to the mast allowing the user to movably adjust the work surface to any height between a floor level height proximate to height of the leg and a high height level proximate to height of the mast.

5. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, more than one of the work surface is positioned on the mast.

6. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, the mast is orientated vertically.

7. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, the mast is orientated horizontally.

8. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, more than one of the mast comprises one or more of the work surface.

9. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, the handle is movably fastened to the work surface.

10. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, the linkage comprises a first linkage and a second linkage, the first linkage and the second linkage are movably connected.

11. The furniture in accordance with claim 10, the first linkage is rotatably fastened to the work surface creating a pivot point that the first linkage rotates about when the user pulls the handle.

12. The furniture in accordance with claim 11, at least one of the first linkage or the second linkage having an adjustment slot.

13. The furniture in accordance with claim 12, the handle adjustably interconnects with the adjustment slot setting predetermined resting tension of the torsion spring.

14. A method of using furniture having at least one adjustable work surface, the method comprising the steps of: pulling, by way of a user, at least one of a handle causing a torsion lever to reposition at least one of a first spring end or a second spring end increasing diameter of a torsion spring allowing a work surface to be slidably repositioned on a mast, a furniture comprising the mast, the work surface having a first mast hole, a torsion plate having a second mast hole, the torsion plate is fastened to the work surface, at least one of the torsion lever is movably fastened on the torsion plate, the torsion spring having the first spring end that connects to first one of the torsion lever and the second spring end that connects to second one of the torsion lever, the mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring, at least one of the handle, at least one of a linkage having a first linkage end, and a second linkage end, the handle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the second linkage end;repositioning, by way of the user, the work surface along the mast;releasing the handle, by way of the user, causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasing diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

15. The method in accordance with claim 14, further comprising the step of: positioning more than one of a bearing proximate to the second mast hole and secured to the torsion plate and positioned proximate to the third mast hole and secured to the upper torsion plate, the mast passes through the bearing.

16. The method in accordance with claim 14, further comprising the step of: positioning, by way of the user, more than one of the work surface on the mast.

17. The method in accordance with claim 14, further comprising the step of: adding more than one of the mast, each of the mast comprises one or more of the work surface.

18. The method in accordance with claim 14, further comprising the step of: fastening a leg support to the mast; andinterconnecting more than one of a leg with the leg support, the legs are spread apart wider than the work surface with respect to the mast allowing the user to movably adjust the work surface to any height between a floor level height proximate to the leg and a high height level proximate to height of the mast.

19. A furniture having more than one adjustable work surface comprising: at least one of a mast;more than one of a work surface, each of the work surface having a first mast hole;at least one of a torsion plate, for each of the work surface, having a second mast hole, the torsion plate is fastened to the work surface;at least one of a torsion lever, for each of the work surface, is movably fastened on the torsion plate;a torsion spring, for each of the work surface, having a first spring end that connects to first one of the torsion lever and a second spring end that connects to second one of the torsion lever, the mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring;at least one of a handle for each of the work surface;at least one of a linkage, for each of the work surface, having a first linkage end, and a second linkage end, the handle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the second linkage end, a user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end increasing diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast, the user releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasing diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

20. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, the furniture is at least one of the following: a workstation, a desk, a table, a cabinet, a closet, an entertainment center, a shelf, or a bookshelf.