It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A. My invention relates to a roll of paper from which sheets may be torn of more economical shape than those heretofore found in roll form.Due to the enactment of the America Invents Act in 2012, this page contains forms for patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012. Telefonnummer 0381- 686 67 27.