It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A. The inventor of perforated toilet paper Seth Wheeler illustrated his new and futuristic creation with the paper going up and over the roll.This is a reproduction of the original Patent for a Toilet Paper Roll. Here's one for all the history buffs out there. Seth Wheeler's 1891 patent shows the original placement of the toilet paper roll using an "over" approach. 7K votes, 245 comments. 19M subscribers in the Damnthatsinteresting community. What are the 3 common types of patents? They are utility, design, and plant patents. Patent Application Titled "Toilet Paper Covering Device" Published Online (USPTO 20240188764).