Method for creating coordinated non-matching products and the corresponding products

Abstract

This invention is a unique method to manufacture, package, market, distribute and sell coordinated non-matching items which have traditionally been matched. This invention includes the creation and use of a system for coordinating the non-matching items. It further includes the packaging of the coordinated non-matching products in both traditional and non-traditional quantities.

1 . An item having at least two distinguishable sections associated therewith wherein at least some of the distinguishable sections of said item are coordinated with non-matching patterns, the non-matching patterns being developed by placing design features on said at least some of the distinguishable sections in a particular manner, at lease some of the distinguishable sections of said item comprising:
 at least two different design features arranged on said at least some of the distinguishable sections to form at least one pattern on each such distinguishable section;   at least one of said at least two different design features being arranged on said at least some of the distinguishable sections of said item such that the at least one pattern formed on such distinguishable sections is different from one another; and   at least one of said at least two different design features being common to said at least some of the distinguishable sections of said item.   
     
     
         2 . The item according to  claim 1  wherein the at least two design features are selected from the group consisting of color, color schemes, different colors, shades of the same color, seasonal theme characteristics, seasons, holidays, objects, activities, pattern shapes, textures and size. 
     
     
         3 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes color, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the distinguishable sections includes a variegated color pattern. 
     
     
         4 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes a color scheme, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the distinguishable sections includes a monochromatic color scheme. 
     
     
         5 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes a color scheme, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the distinguishable sections includes an analogous color scheme. 
     
     
         6 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes a color scheme, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the distinguishable sections includes a complimentary color scheme. 
     
     
         7 . The item according to  claim 4  wherein the monochromatic color scheme is accompanied by the color white. 
     
     
         8 . The item according to  claim 5  wherein the analogous color scheme is accompanied by the color gray. 
     
     
         9 . The item according to  claim 6  wherein the complimentary color scheme is accompanied by the color black. 
     
     
         10 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes color, and wherein said at least some of the distinguishable sections includes at least two dominant colors and a neutral color, said neutral color being determined by the pairing of said two dominant colors. 
     
     
         11 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes at least two selected colors, and wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes the shape of at least one object, one of the selected colors being used for the background on said at least some of the distinguishable sections, and the other selected color being used for the shape of the object selected. 
     
     
         12 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes color, and wherein a plurality of colors are selected for use on said at least some of the distinguishable sections, said plurality of colors being consistently mapped across the non-matching patterns formed on such distinguishable sections. 
     
     
         13 . The item according to  claim 1  herein said item is a shirt. 
     
     
         14 . The item according to  claim 1  wherein said item is a jacket. 
     
     
         15 . The item according to  claim 1  wherein said item is a coat. 
     
     
         16 . The item according to  claim 1  wherein said item is pants. 
     
     
         17 . The item according to  claim 1  wherein said item is underwear. 
     
     
         18 . The item according to  claim 1  wherein said item is eyeglasses. 
     
     
         19 . An item having multiple unconnected pieces associated therewith wherein at least some the unconnected pieces of said item are coordinated with non-matching patterns, the non-matching patterns being developed by placing design features on at least some of the unconnected pieces in a particular manner, at least some of the unconnected pieces of said item comprising:
 at least two different design features arranged on said at least some of unconnected pieces to form at least one pattern on each such unconnected piece;   at least one of said at least two different design features being arranged on said at least some of the unconnected pieces of said item such that the at least one pattern form on such unconnected pieces is different from one another; and   at least one of said at least two different design features being common to said at least some of the unconnected pieces of said item.   
     
     
         20 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein the at least two design features are selected from the group consisting of color, color schemes, different colors, shades of the same color, seasonal theme characteristics, seasons, holidays, objects, activities, pattern shapes, textures and size. 
     
     
         21 . The item according to  claim 20  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes color, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the unconnected pieces includes a variegated color pattern. 
     
     
         22 . The item according to  claim 20  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes a color scheme, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the unconnected pieces includes a monochromatic color scheme. 
     
     
         23 . The item according to  claim 20  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes a color scheme, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the unconnected pieces includes an analogous color scheme. 
     
     
         24 . The item according to  claim 20  wherein at least one of the two selected design features includes a color scheme, and wherein at least one of the patterns formed on said at least some of the unconnected pieces includes a complimentary color scheme. 
     
     
         25 . The item according to  claim 22  wherein the monochromatic color scheme is accompanied by the color white. 
     
     
         26 . The item according to  claim 23  wherein the analogous color scheme is accompanied by the color gray. 
     
     
         27 . The item according to  claim 24  wherein the complimentary color scheme is accompanied by the color black. 
     
     
         28 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes color, and wherein said at least some of the unconnected pieces includes at least two dominant colors and a neutral color, said neutral color being determined by the pairing of said two dominant colors. 
     
     
         29 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes at least two selected colors, and wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes the shape of at least one object, one of the selected colors being used for the background on said at least some of the unconnected pieces, and the other selected color being used for the shape of the object selected. 
     
     
         30 . The item according to  claim 2  wherein at least one of the at least two selected design features includes color and wherein a plurality of colors are selected for use on said at least some of the unconnected pieces, said plurality of colors being consistently mapped across the non-matching patterns formed on such unconnected pieces. 
     
     
         31 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is pajamas including a pajama top and a pajama bottom. 
     
     
         32 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is a bathing suit. 
     
     
         33 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is bedding including sheets and pillow cases. 
     
     
         34 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is a uniform. 
     
     
         35 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is a shirt and pants. 
     
     
         36 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is a plurality of drawers in a chest. 
     
     
         37 . The item according to  claim 19  wherein said item is a luggage set. 
     
     
         38 . An item having multiple distinguishable connected pieces associated therewith wherein at least some of connected pieces of said item are coordinated with non-matching patterns, the non-matching patterns being developed by placing design features on said at least some of the connected pieces in a particular manner, at least some of the connected pieces of said item comprising:
 at least two different design features arranged on said at least some of the connected pieces to form at least one pattern on each such connected piece;   at least one of said at least two different features being arranged on said at least some of the connected pieces of said item such that the at least one pattern formed on such connected pieces is different from one another; and   at least one of said at least two different design features being common to said at least some of the connected pieces of said item.   
     
     
         39 . The item according to  claim 38  wherein the at least two design features are selected from the group consisting of color, color schemes, different colors, shades of the same color, seasonal theme characteristics, seasons, holidays, objects, activities, pattern shapes, textures and size. 
     
     
         40 . An item sold in pairs wherein each item is coordinated with a non-matching pattern, each item comprising:
 at least two different design features arranged on said pair of items to form at least one pattern on each item of said pair;   said at least two different design features being arranged on said pair of items such that the at least one pattern formed on each item of said pair is different from one another; and   at least one of said at least two different design features being common to each item of said pair.   
     
     
         41 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein the at least two design features are selected from the group consisting of color, color schemes, different colors, shades of the same color, seasonal theme characteristics, seasons, holidays, objects, activities, pattern shapes, textures and size. 
     
     
         42 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a slipper. 
     
     
         43 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a sock. 
     
     
         44 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a glove. 
     
     
         45 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is an earring. 
     
     
         46 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a shoelace. 
     
     
         47 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a leg warmer. 
     
     
         48 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a pillow case. 
     
     
         49 . The item according to  claim 40  wherein said item is a shoe. 
     
     
         50 . An item sold in quantities of three wherein each item is coordinated with a non-matching pattern, each item comprising:
 at least two different design features arranged on said group of three items to form at least one pattern of each of said three items;   said at least two different design features being arranged on said group of three items such that the at least one pattern formed on each such item is different from one another; and   at least one of said at least two different design features being common to each item.   
     
     
         51 . The item according to  claim 50  wherein the at least two design features are selected from the group consisting of color, color schemes, different colors, shades of the same color, seasonal theme characteristics, seasons, holidays, objects, activities, pattern shapes, textures and size. 
     
     
         52 . The item according to  claim 51  wherein said item is a sock. 
     
     
         53 . An item having inner and outer surfaces coordinated with non-matching patterns, the non-matching patterns being developed by placing design features on such surfaces in a particular manner, the inner and outer surfaces of said item comprising:
 at least two different design features arranged on said inner and outer surfaces to form at least one pattern on each such surface;   at least one of said at least two different design features being arranged on said inner and outer surfaces of said item such that the at least one pattern formed on one surface is different from the pattern formed on the other surface; and   at least one of said at least two different design features being common to each of the inner and outer surfaces of said item.   
     
     
         54 . The item according to  claim 53  wherein said item is a sleeping bag. 
     
     
         55 . The item according to  claim 53  wherein said item is a shirt. 
     
     
         56 . The item according to  claim 53  wherein said item is a scarf. 
     
     
         57 . The item according to  claim 53  wherein said item is a hat. 
     
     
         58 . A method for transforming the appearance of a selected unpatterned product into a product having non-matching patterns, the non-matching patterns being developed by placing design features on the selected product in a particular manner, said method comprising:
 identifying the unpatterned product for transformation;   identifying distinguishable portions on the product for placing non-matching patterns;   selecting at least two different design features for use in developing non-matching patterns for placement on at least some of the identified distinguishable portions of the product;   physically placing at least one of the at least two different selected design features on at least one of said at least some of the identified distinguishable portions of said product and physically placing the other of said at least two different selected design features on at least another of said at least some of the identified distinguishable portions of said product to form at least one pattern on at least two of said at least some of the identified distinguishable portions of said product;   coordinating the physical placement of the selected design features on the at least two of said at least some of the identified distinguishable portions of said product such that the at least one pattern formed on one such distinguishable portion is non-matching when compared to the at least one pattern formed on the other of said at least two identified distinguishable portions of said product.   
     
     
         59 . The method according to  claim 58  wherein said product includes multiple unconnected portions, said distinguishable portions of said product being associated with the physically unconnected portions of said product. 
     
     
         60 . The method according to  claim 58  wherein said product includes a group of separate items, said distinguishable portions of said product being associated with the separate items within said group of separate items. 
     
     
         61 . The method according to  claim 58  wherein said product includes inner and outer surfaces, said distinguishable portions of said product being associated with said inner or outer surfaces.