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1990: Visiting the home of another parent and watching their children spill juice over the carpet, Mandy is inspired to action once again to solve the problem of leaky toddler's beakers. She sets about designing a leak-proof trainer cup that seals between sips. The Anywayup Cup is borne;
1992: The first of many patents is filed and granted (patent no. GB-B-2266045). It protects her idea that uses a slit valve to control the flow of liquid through the spout of a trainer cup. Additional patents both for the UK and overseas are later filed and granted.
1993: Prototypes are offered for a license to 18 companies, mostly British, concerned with the manufacture of products for infants. Among them is Jackel International Limited. Although the response is enthusiastic, for various reasons, no license is issued.
1995: Mandy joins forces with small Cardiff-based V&A Marketing Ltd who specialise in marketing innovative products. The company employs five people. They produce prototypes for showing at two baby and toddler fairs. £10,000 advance orders are secured.
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