Scott HighCapacity Jumbo Roll Toilet. Paper. This is a reproduction of the original Patent for a Toilet Paper Roll.It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A. 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. Your selection fits a 16'' x 20'' Frame or can be matted or hung on your Wall without a Frame. A vintage patent drawing for a wrapping or toilet paper roll. The drawing is in black and white and shows six different views of the roll. The patent is from 1891 with the title " Wrapping or toilet paper roll .". The mounting slots are placed in alignment with an existing toilet tissue dispenser.