Whatever Happened To Wad-Free After Shark Tank?

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Cyndi Bray had a uniquely harrowing story when she entered the glitzy TV boardroom of ABC's "Shark Tank." Standing before a panel of celebrity investors, Cyndi pitched her simple invention that would prevent "wads" of sheets from forming in laundry machines across America. The Wad-Free is a small, plastic-looking square that attaches to the four corners of your bed sheet to prevent it from tangling with clothes or other linens. As far as pitches go, some everyday inventions have gotten their start on "Shark Tank" and have shown the ability to break records for the show.

Cyndi came into the tank asking for $200,000 in exchange for 5% of Wad-Free. She was backed by impressive sales, attractive profit margins, and a bevy of qualifications and experience — the former business owner and MBA recipient quit her job in 2005 when her late husband developed a brain tumor. Though they were touched by her story, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, and Daymond John pulled out, citing a lack of knowledge about Cyndi's industry and market. Kevin O'Leary made Cyndi a royalty deal — $200,000 for 10%, plus a cut of each unit until he made $1 million (as corroborated by Shark Tank Recap). Though Lori Greiner tried to compete with a brutal 25% offer, Cyndi ultimately went with Mr. Wonderful.