It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A. Materials: print, paper.A writer just dug up the original patent for the toilet paper roll from 1891. What are the 3 common types of patents? They are utility, design, and plant patents. SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 465,588, dated December 22, 1891. Toilet paper patent print, patent art print patent poster bathroom art, toilet paper wall decor, housewarming gift, mancave, home office. SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 465,588, dated December 22, 1891. Ships from United Kingdom. Please keep in mind that the frame is not included and colors may slightly vary from monitor to reality.