Adjustable bed assembly with magnetic attachment and method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

The magnetic attachment system includes a magnetic member for securing to the underside of the mattress and at least one magnet configured to secure to the upper surface of the adjustable base. The magnetic member may have a magnetic bar or may have a flexible bar and includes one or more metal plates disposed at predetermined positions on the flexible bar. A cover may surround the mattress, the cover being adjacent to the underside of the mattress and including a pocket for receiving the magnetic member and defining one or more windows whereby when the magnetic member is received in the pocket, the one or more metal plates are exposed through the window. The adjustable bed assembly includes a mattress and an adjustable base operatively connected to the magnetic attachment system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] [Related Applications] This application claims priority based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 227,006, filed on July 29, 2021, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to an adjustable bed assembly. In particular, certain embodiments of the present invention relate to an adjustable bed assembly that uses a magnet attachment system for securing a mattress to an adjustable base.

Background Art

[0003] Bed assemblies using adjustable bases are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to conventional bed assemblies. Unlike conventional bed assemblies that use a hard box spring or other similar base, bed assemblies using adjustable bases can be easily adjusted by articulating the base to a position that is ergonomically desirable. In other words, by articulating the adjustable base, a user can easily change the position of the mattress lying on the adjustable base, and as a result, quickly adjust the position of the mattress to a particular preference, and at least partially individualize the level of comfort of sleep.

[0004] Despite the easily adjustable nature of such bed assemblies, the use of adjustable bases frequently makes it difficult to manipulate the mattress lying on top of the base. More specifically, in bed assemblies using adjustable bases, the adjustable bases often include a retainer bar rigidly fixed to the foot of the base, which firmly holds the mattress in place on the base and prevents the mattress from sliding off the base when connected. However, in the use of such rigid retainer bars, the retainer bars also act to prevent the mattress from being easily manipulated, such as when it may be necessary to rotate the mattress or change the sheets covering it. Furthermore, in addition to the undesirable aesthetics of using a large metal retainer bar at the foot of the bed, bed assemblies that use such a retainer bar in combination with an adjustable base frequently exhibit an undesirable mattress bridging, where the mattress separates from the underlying base when connected. In such bed assemblies, the mattress itself frequently tears and extends beyond the retainer bar. Therefore, an improved adjustable bed assembly that allows the mattress to be secured to an adjustable base without the undesirable aesthetic and other problems associated with the use of retainer bars is highly desirable and beneficial. [Overview of the Initiative]

[0005] The present invention includes an adjustable bed assembly and a magnetic attachment system. In particular, certain embodiments of the present invention include an adjustable bed assembly that uses a magnetic attachment system for securing a mattress to an adjustable base.

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable bed assembly includes a mattress having a bottom surface, an adjustable base having a top surface, and one or more magnetic attachment systems. Each magnetic attachment system includes a magnetic member for fixing to the bottom surface of the mattress and at least one magnet configured to be fixed to the top surface of the adjustable base.

[0007] In some exemplary embodiments, one or more magnetic attachment systems include a first magnetic attachment system positioned adjacent to the upper or central portion of the mattress and adjustable base, and a second magnetic attachment system positioned adjacent to the foot portion of the mattress and adjustable base.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, one or more magnetic attachment systems have at least two sets of magnets.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, at least one magnet defines a central opening, and at least one magnet is secured to an adjustable base using fasteners positioned through the central opening.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, a plastic shell is positioned around at least one magnet, or a metal ring is positioned around at least one magnet, or both the plastic shell and the metal ring are positioned around at least one magnet.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the mattress is adjacent to the underside of the mattress and includes a pocket for receiving a magnetic member. In some specific embodiments, the cover surrounds the mattress and is adjacent to the underside of the mattress and includes a pocket for receiving a magnetic member.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments, the magnetic member has a magnetic bar. In other exemplary embodiments, the magnetic member includes a flexible bar and one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar. In some specific embodiments, which also include a pocket for receiving the magnetic member, the pocket defines one or more windows corresponding to predetermined locations on one or more metal plates, so that when the magnetic member is received into the pocket, one or more metal plates are exposed through the windows.

[0013] In some exemplary embodiments, the system includes at least one magnet housing configured to be fixed to the upper surface of an adjustable base. Each magnet housing includes a central channel configured to receive a magnetic member and one or more magnets positioned in the central channel of at least one magnet housing.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, the mattress is a flexible foam mattress. In some specific embodiments, the flexible foam is a viscoelastic foam.

[0015] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after consideration of the description herein, the drawings and non-limiting embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a mattress included in an adjustable bed assembly made according to the present invention, showing two magnetic members in the form of magnetic bars placed in pockets in the cover on the underside of the mattress.

[0017] [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of an adjustable base included in an adjustable bed assembly made according to the present invention, showing a plurality of magnet housings fixed to the top surface of the adjustable base, each magnet housing having one or more magnets in the central channel of each magnet housing.

[0018] [Figure 3] Top view of a magnet attachment system made in accordance with the present invention, showing one of the magnet bars of FIG. 1 disengaged from three of the magnet housings of FIG. 2.

[0019] [Figure 4] Detail view of the portion identified in FIG. 1, with the magnet bar partially removed from the pocket on the cover on the underside of the mattress.

[0020] [Figure 5] Perspective view of one of the magnet housings of FIG. 1 shown separately, the magnet housing including two magnets disposed in the central channel of the magnet housing.

[0021] [Figure 6] Partial exploded perspective view of the magnet attachment system shown in FIG. 3, showing the connection between one magnet bar and one magnet housing.

[0022] [Figure 7] Partial exploded perspective view of another magnet attachment system made in accordance with the present invention.

[0023] [Figure 8] Perspective view showing the magnet attachment system of FIG. 7 in assembled form.

[0024] [Figure 9] Partial exploded perspective view of another magnet attachment system made in accordance with the present invention.

[0025] [Figure 10] Perspective view showing a part of the magnet attachment system of FIG. 9 in assembled form.

[0026] [Figure 11]This is a top view of an adjustable base included in an adjustable bed assembly made according to the present invention, showing two of the magnetic attachment systems of Figure 9 being implemented.

[0027] [Figure 12] This is a perspective view of another adjustable base included in an adjustable bed assembly made according to the present invention, in which multiple magnets are directly fixed to the upper surface of the adjustable base without an intervening magnet housing.

[0028] [Figure 13] This is a perspective view of a fabric panel used in the manufacture of a mattress cover having pockets for receiving magnetic components.

[0029] [Figure 14] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the fabric panel, which is beginning to fold to form a loop.

[0030] [Figure 15] Figure 14 is a perspective view of the fabric panel, which is further folded to complete the loops that will be sewn to form the pocket.

[0031] [Figure 16] Figure 15 is a perspective view of the fabric panel, where the pocket is flattened to allow for the insertion of a magnetic component.

[0032] [Figure 17] This is a perspective view of another mattress having a cover that includes the fabric panel shown in Figure 16 adjacent to the underside of the mattress. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0033] The present invention includes an adjustable bed assembly and a magnetic attachment system. In particular, certain embodiments of the present invention include an adjustable bed assembly that uses a magnetic attachment system for securing a mattress to an adjustable base.

[0034] First, referring in general to Figures 1 to 6, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an adjustable base assembly including a mattress 20 having a lower surface 22 (see Figure 1) and an adjustable base 30 having an upper surface 32 (see Figure 2), so that when the mattress 20 is placed on the adjustable base 30, the lower surface 22 of the mattress 20 is placed on and in contact with the upper surface 32 of the adjustable base 30. The mattress 20 is generally made of a flexible foam and may include, but is not limited to, latex foam, mesh or non-mesh viscoelastic foam (sometimes called memory foam or low-rebound foam), mesh or non-mesh non-viscoelastic foam, high-rebound polyurethane foam, or expanded polymer foam (e.g., expanded ethylene vinyl acetate, polypropylene, polystyrene, or polyethylene). In the exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 6, for example, the mattress is made of a viscoelastic foam that is low-rebound but has sufficient hardness and density so that pressure is evenly distributed throughout the mattress 20.

[0035] Regardless of the specific type of material (e.g., foam) used in the exemplary mattress, when the mattress 20 is placed on the adjustable base 30 and the adjustable base 30 is connected, the weight of the mattress 20 and / or the weight of the user lying on the mattress 20 may cause the mattress 20 to slide downward across the upper surface 32 of the adjustable base 30. To prevent such movement of the mattress 20 relative to the adjustable base 30, the adjustable bed assembly of the present invention, as shown in relation to Figures 3 and 6, includes a magnetic attachment system 40 comprising a magnetic member 50 fixed to the lower surface 22 of the mattress 20. As used herein, the term “magnet” refers to a material that is attracted to a magnetic field. The exemplary magnetic member 50 is made of a ferromagnetic material, but other materials are intended to be used for the magnetic member of the present invention, and in some embodiments include permanent magnets or electromagnets. The magnetic attachment system 40 further includes a magnetic housing 60 fixed to the upper surface 32 of the adjustable base 30 and one or more magnets 70 disposed in the magnetic housing 60. As will be further described later, one or more exemplary magnets 70 are permanent magnets, but in some other embodiments, the magnets fixed to the adjustable base are intended to be electromagnets. Regardless of the particular type of magnetic member and magnets used, when the mattress 20 is placed on the upper surface 32 of the adjustable base 30, the magnetic member 50 is positioned adjacent to the magnets 70 in each magnetic housing 60 that are placed on the lower surface 22 of the mattress 20, thereby fixing the mattress 20 to the adjustable base 30 and preventing it from sliding against the adjustable base 30. Thus, the form and configuration of the magnetic member and magnets are selected to provide sufficient attractive force to fix the mattress 20 to the adjustable base 30 and prevent it from sliding.

[0036] In an exemplary adjustable bed assembly, referring particularly to Figures 1-2, to effectively secure the mattress 20 to the adjustable base 30, the adjustable base assembly includes a first magnetic attachment system 40 positioned between the upper portion 12 and the middle portion 14 of the adjustable base assembly, and a second magnetic attachment system 40 positioned adjacent to the foot portion 16 of the adjustable base assembly. Furthermore, in this exemplary embodiment, each magnetic attachment system 40 comprises one magnetic member 50 and three magnetic housings 60, each containing one or two magnets 70. Of course, without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention, additional or alternative magnetic attachment assemblies including different numbers of magnetic members, or different numbers of magnetic housings and / or magnets, can also be readily incorporated into the exemplary adjustable bed assembly. For example, in a particular embodiment, two or more magnetic members and / or three or more magnetic housings and associated magnets may be included in the exemplary adjustable bed assembly to secure a larger mattress (e.g., king size) to the adjustable base. Alternatively, in other embodiments, an exemplary adjustable bed assembly may include fewer than two magnetic members and / or fewer than three magnetic housings and associated magnets for securing a smaller mattress (e.g., twin size) to an adjustable base.

[0037] Referring next to Figures 1 and 4, in this exemplary embodiment, the magnetic member 50 is in the form of an elongated solid metal bar and is secured to the underside 22 of the mattress 20 by sliding the magnetic member 50 into a pocket 24 on a cover 21 that surrounds the mattress 20. The exemplary cover 21 includes a zipper 23, which allows the cover 21 to be removed from the mattress 20 so that the magnetic attachment system 40 can be used without requiring any modifications to the mattress 20. However, in other embodiments, the cover is intended to be part of the mattress itself, such that the pocket 24 is formed directly on the underside of the mattress. Although not explicitly shown, in some other embodiments, the magnetic member can be attached directly to the mattress itself without using a pocket. In such embodiments, a cover or other fabric layer may still be provided to cover the magnetic member itself.

[0038] Regardless of the specific configuration of the cover 21, in this embodiment, the pocket 24 completely encloses and wraps around the cover 21 in order to secure the magnetic member 40 to the cover 21. However, as will be described later, in other embodiments, the pocket may enclose and secure only a specific portion of the magnetic member to the cover, leaving the other portion of the magnetic member exposed, thereby allowing for more direct contact between the magnetic member and the magnetic housing and associated magnets in an exemplary magnetic attachment system. For example, the pocket may take the form of a split sleeve having a separate, distinct portion that encloses and secures the magnetic member, or, as will be described later with reference to Figures 13-17, the pocket may define a window that exposes a portion of the magnetic member.

[0039] With respect to the magnet housing, referring next to Figures 2, 3, 5, and 6, the magnet housing 60 is generally made of a sufficiently rigid plastic material (e.g., polypropylene) or other non-magnetic material and is fixed directly to the upper surface 32 of the adjustable base 30 using a number of fasteners 73 (e.g., screws) extending through the raised portions on both sides of the magnet housing 60, perhaps best shown in Figures 5 and 6. In this way, the magnet housing 60 defines a central channel 62 that extends along the entire length of the magnet housing 60, and the central channel 62 is wide enough to receive and fix the magnetic member 50 within the central channel 62 and relative to the magnet 70.

[0040] With respect to the magnets 70 themselves, as perhaps best shown in Figure 6, each magnet 70 defines a central opening 72, which allows the magnets 70 to be secured to the magnet housing 60 and the underlying adjustable base 30 by positioning appropriate fasteners 73 through the central opening 72. To reduce nonspecific interactions between the magnetic material and the magnets 70, a plastic shell 74 and a metal ring 76 are further positioned around the magnets 70, and the magnets 70 are held in place by being secured to the magnet housing 60 and the underlying adjustable base 30 with the fasteners 73. In this regard, in the exemplary magnet attachment system 40, the magnets 70 are neodymium magnets, and each magnet housing 60 contains up to two magnets 70 to allow the magnet attachment system 40 to have sufficient strength to secure the mattress 20 to the adjustable base 30. It is further intended that different arrangements, including different types and numbers of magnets, may be readily included in the exemplary magnet housing and magnet attachment assemblies as required for a particular application.

[0041] As an improvement, referring next to Figures 7-8, another embodiment of the present invention provides a magnet attachment system 140 that includes a magnet housing 160 including a central channel 162, similar to the magnet attachment system 40 shown in Figures 1-6. The magnet attachment system 140 further includes a magnet 170, which is fixed to the magnet housing 160 using fasteners 173 inserted through a central opening 172 of the magnet 170 and surrounded by a plastic shell 174 and a metal ring 176. However, unlike the magnet attachment system 40 shown in Figures 1-7, the magnet member 150 included in the magnet attachment system 140 is not an elongated solid metal bar. Rather, the magnet member 150 is an elongated metal bar having one or more weight-reducing holes 152 that help reduce the weight of the magnet member 150.

[0042] Further improvements, referring to Figures 9 to 11, provide another magnet attachment system 240 including a magnet housing 260 having a central channel 262 and a magnet 270, similar to those shown in Figures 1 to 8, where the magnet 270 is fixed to the magnet housing 260 using fasteners 73 inserted through the central opening 272 of the magnet 270 and surrounded by a plastic shell 274 and a metal ring 276. However, in the magnet attachment system 240, the magnet member 250 is not simply composed of a single piece of metal. Rather, the magnet member 250 is composed of multiple materials, more specifically, a bar 252 made of a flexible plastic material (e.g., polyethylene) and one or more metal plates 254 positioned along the entire length of the flexible bar 252. Thus, as shown in Figure 11, when assembling the exemplary adjustable bed assembly, the metal plate 254 is positioned on the flexible bar 252 so that it can be aligned with the position of the underlying magnet housing 260 and magnets 270 connected to the adjustable base 230. Furthermore, by making the flexible bar 252 from a flexible plastic material, the flexible bar 252 not only reduces the weight of the magnet attachment system 240 but also acts to incorporate overall flexibility into the system, further enabling the mattress of the exemplary adjustable bed assembly to be released more easily from the underlying adjustable base. The embodiments shown in Figures 9 to 11 utilize fasteners (e.g., screws) to secure the metal plate 254 to the flexible bar 252, but a number of arbitrary fastening means are intended, including bonding, welding, molding, overmolding, etc.

[0043] Each of the above-described magnetic attachment systems 40, 140, and 240 includes magnetic housings 60, 160, and 260 on which the magnets 70, 170, and 270 are arranged. However, according to some other embodiments, next referring to Figure 12, the magnet 370 is mounted directly to the upper surface 332 of the adjustable base 330. In this exemplary embodiment, the magnet 370 is arranged in two groups: three sets of magnets 370 aligned to engage with one magnetic member (not shown) and two sets of magnets 370 aligned to engage with the other magnetic member (not shown). Of course, the specific number and arrangement of the magnets 370 are not limited. Regardless of the number or arrangement, the exemplary magnet 370 is configured similarly to the above-described magnets 70, 170, and 270, with a central opening that allows the magnet 370 to be fixed to the adjustable base 330, and further arranged around the magnet 370 are a plastic shell and a metal ring.

[0044] Referring now to Figure 17, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mattress 420 is provided, similar to the mattress 20 shown in Figure 1, including a cover 421 having pockets 424 used to secure magnetic members (not shown) to the cover 421 on the underside 422 of the mattress 420. Each pocket 424 defines access holes 428 at both ends of the pocket 424, allowing a magnetic member, for example, one of the magnetic members 50, 150, or 250 described above, to be inserted into the pocket 424. Furthermore, as previously stated, the exemplary pocket 424 surrounds and secures a specific portion of the magnetic member to the cover, while the pocket 424 leaves other portions of the magnetic member exposed, thereby allowing more direct contact between the magnetic member and the associated magnet in the exemplary magnetic attachment system. For this purpose, each pocket 424 shown in Figure 17 also includes a number of windows 426 that expose portions of the magnetic member inserted into the pocket 424. In some embodiments, the position of the window 426 corresponds to a predetermined position of a metal plate positioned along the entire length of the flexible bar such that one or more metal plates are exposed through the window when the magnetic member is received in the pocket.

[0045] According to some exemplary methods of the present invention, referring to the exemplary mattress 20 shown in Figure 1, the pocket 24 for receiving the magnetic member 50 is formed by sewing the pocket 24 to the cover 21 so as to be adjacent to the underside 22 of the mattress 20. According to this method, the resulting pocket 24 has an open end that allows the magnetic member 50 to slide into the pocket 24, perhaps best shown in Figure 4. However, in some other embodiments, then referring to Figures 13-17, the pocket is formed by folding a single fabric panel to form loops, then sewing the panel along these folds and closing the loops to form the pocket. Advantageously, these “fold-and-sewn” pockets provide a pivot axis, allowing the mattress to better fit to the adjustable base when the adjustable base is connected. Furthermore, the ability of the pocket to pivot around the sewing line reduces wear on the pocket during the life of the mattress.

[0046] In one exemplary method of forming such a “fold-and-sew” pocket, referring particularly to Figure 13, a fabric panel 480 is first provided, which includes four sets of cuts 482a–482d along the edges of the fabric panel 480. These cuts 482a–482d serve to align corresponding sewing lines 484a–484d that extend across the fabric panel 480, as will be described further later. The sewing lines 484a–484d are not necessarily visible and should rather be understood as imaginary lines extending across the transverse axis of the fabric panel 480 between the corresponding cuts 482a–482d. The fabric panel 480 also defines several large cutouts 486 and several small cutouts 488 that are bordered on two sides of the sewing lines 484a–484d.

[0047] Next, referring to Figure 14, the fabric panel 480 is folded such that two sets of upper seams 484a, 484b (see Figure 13) begin to form a first loop toward each other, and similarly, two sets of lower seams 484c, 484d (see Figure 13) begin to form a second loop toward each other. As previously stated, in some embodiments, the seams 484a-484d are imaginary and not actually visible. For this reason, the cuts 482a-482d are intended to provide the necessary visual and physical identities to ensure that the loops are of the correct size and position.

[0048] Next, referring to Figure 15, the folding of the fabric panel 480 is continued until the first loop is completed (i.e., the first pair of cuts 482a are adjacent to the second pair of cuts 482b), and the fabric panel 480 is sewn along the now adjacent seams 484a, 484b (see Figure 13) to form the first pocket 424. Similarly, the second loop is completed (i.e., the third pair of cuts 482c are adjacent to the fourth pair of cuts 482d), and the fabric panel 480 is sewn along the now adjacent seams 484c, 484d (see Figure 13) to form the second pocket 424.

[0049] Next, referring to Figure 16, the pocket 424 is flattened so that a magnetic member can be inserted later, as will be described later.

[0050] Referring again to Figure 17, the fabric panel 480 is incorporated together with the fabric panel 480 into a cover 421 that surrounds the mattress 420 adjacent to its underside 422. Specifically, the ends of the pockets 424 are closed, for example, by sewing or stitching additional fabric pieces to the outer perimeter of the fabric panel 480 during the process of forming the cover 421. Thus, several small cutouts 488 in the fabric panel 480 form access holes 428 that allow magnetic members (e.g., the magnetic members 50, 150, 250 described above) to be inserted into the pockets 424. Similarly, a large cutout 486 forms a window 426 that exposes a portion of the magnetic members inserted into the pockets 424.

[0051] Those skilled in the art will recognize that additional embodiments are possible without departing from the teachings of the present invention or the following claims. This detailed description, in particular the specific details of the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein, is given primarily for clarity of understanding and should not be understood as an unnecessary limitation, and modifications may be made without departing from the intent or scope of the claimed invention, and will be obvious to those skilled in the art in reading this disclosure.

Claims

1. A mattress having a bottom surface, An adjustable base having a top surface, One or more magnetic attachment systems and An adjustable bed assembly comprising, each magnetic attachment system, A magnetic member for fixing to the lower surface of the mattress, At least one magnet configured to be fixed to the upper surface of the adjustable base and Includes, The adjustable bed assembly further comprises a plastic shell positioned around the at least one magnet, or a metal ring positioned around the at least one magnet, or both a plastic shell and a metal ring positioned around the at least one magnet. Adjustable bed assembly.

2. The one or more magnetic attachment systems described above are: A first magnetic attachment system positioned adjacent to the upper or central portion of the mattress and the adjustable base, A second magnetic attachment system is positioned adjacent to the foot portion of the mattress and the adjustable base. Including the above, the upper portion is located on the opposite side of the foot portion, which is flanked by the central portion. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

3. The one or more magnet attachment systems described above have at least two sets of magnets. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

4. The at least one magnet defines a central opening, and the at least one magnet is secured to the adjustable base using fasteners positioned through the central opening. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

5. The mattress is adjacent to the lower surface of the mattress and includes a pocket for receiving the magnetic member. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

6. The adjustable bed assembly further comprises a cover surrounding the mattress, the cover being adjacent to the underside of the mattress and including a pocket for receiving the magnetic member. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

7. The aforementioned magnetic member has a magnetic bar, The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

8. The magnetic member has a flexible bar and includes one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

9. The magnetic member has a flexible bar and includes one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar. The pocket defines one or more windows corresponding to the predetermined positions on the one or more metal plates, so that when the magnetic member is received in the pocket, the one or more metal plates are exposed through the windows. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 5.

10. The adjustable bed assembly further comprises at least one magnet housing configured to be fixed to the upper surface of the adjustable base, each magnet housing including a central channel configured to receive the magnet member and one or more magnets positioned in the central channel of the at least one magnet housing. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

11. The aforementioned mattress is a flexible foam mattress. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 1.

12. The aforementioned flexible foam is a viscoelastic foam. The adjustable bed assembly according to claim 11.

13. A magnetic component for fixing to the underside of the mattress, Two or more sets of magnets configured to be fixed to the top surface of an adjustable base and Equipped with, A magnetic attachment system further comprising a plastic shell positioned around each magnet, or a metal ring positioned around each magnet, or both a plastic shell and a metal ring positioned around each magnet.

14. The aforementioned magnetic member has a magnetic bar, The magnetic attachment system according to claim 13.

15. The magnetic member has a flexible bar and includes one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar. The magnetic attachment system according to claim 13.

16. The magnetic attachment system further comprises a cover surrounding the mattress, the cover being adjacent to the underside of the mattress and including a pocket for receiving the magnetic member, the pocket defining one or more windows corresponding to predetermined positions on one or more metal plates, so that when the magnetic member is received in the pocket, the one or more metal plates are exposed through the windows. The magnetic attachment system according to claim 15.

17. The steps include providing a fabric panel having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, Steps include folding and sewing the aforementioned fabric panel to form a pocket extending along the horizontal axis of the fabric panel, The steps include forming a cover into which the fabric panel is incorporated, wherein the cover is configured to surround the mattress adjacent to the underside of the mattress together with the fabric panel, The steps include inserting a magnetic member into the aforementioned pocket, The present invention provides an adjustable base having an upper surface, and at least one magnet fixed to the upper surface of the adjustable base, wherein when the mattress having the cover is placed on the adjustable base, the magnetic member is positioned relative to the at least one magnet to secure the mattress to the adjustable base, and A method for manufacturing an adjustable bed assembly that includes [a specific feature / feature].

18. The method further includes the step of forming a plurality of cutouts in the fabric panel that expose a portion of the magnetic member to be inserted into the pocket. The method according to claim 17.

19. A mattress having a bottom surface, An adjustable base having a top surface, One or more magnetic attachment systems and An adjustable bed assembly comprising, each magnetic attachment system, A magnetic member for fixing to the lower surface of the mattress, At least one magnet configured to be fixed to the upper surface of the adjustable base and Includes, The magnetic member comprises a flexible bar, and an adjustable bed assembly comprising one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar.

20. A mattress having a bottom surface, An adjustable base having a top surface, One or more magnetic attachment systems and An adjustable bed assembly comprising, each magnetic attachment system, A magnetic member for fixing to the lower surface of the mattress, At least one magnet configured to be fixed to the upper surface of the adjustable base and Includes, The mattress is adjacent to the lower surface of the mattress and includes a pocket for receiving the magnetic member. The magnetic member has a flexible bar and includes one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar. An adjustable bed assembly wherein the pocket defines one or more windows corresponding to the predetermined positions of the one or more metal plates, so that when the magnetic member is received in the pocket, the one or more metal plates are exposed through the windows.

21. A magnetic member for fixing to the underside of the mattress, Two or more sets of magnets configured to be fixed to the top surface of an adjustable base and Equipped with, A magnetic attachment system comprising a magnetic member having a flexible bar and one or more metal plates positioned at predetermined locations on the flexible bar.

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