June Kroenke

June Eudora Kroenke Rogers of Hartland, Wisconsin^[1] was the inventor of several patented sewing tools and founded June Tailor, Inc. in 1962.^[2]

Her patented inventions include:

• Contour pressing forms (sold as "June Tailor Board" a type of pressing buck), patent number 3,165,845 (issued 1965).
• Universal pressing ham support, patent number 4,158,265 (issued 1979).
• Cushioned needlework blocking board, patent number 4,335,533 (issued 1982)
• Integrated cutting and pressing board including marking scale on the handle, patent number 5,386,654 (issued 1995).

References

1. "Sewing Inventions Make Money," by Joanne Schreiber. INDIANA EVENING GAZETTE, Wednesday, May 13, 1970, Page 14.
2. THE CAPITAL TIMES (Madison, Wisconsin), Friday, Oct. 5, 1962, Page 2 (Vol. 90, No. 99). (New corporations listing.)