To apply for a patent, you must file an application and pay required fees. It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A.This invention relates to an improved device for use in connection with a roll of toilet paper when mounted in the usual manner. . The Pro Se Assistance Program is dedicated to help independent inventors and small businesses meet their goal of protecting valuable intellectual property. Getting a patent in Ohio is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The biggest difference between virgin and recycled toilet paper is in the finished color. Sorry, we were unable to perform your search at this time. There was a problem completing your request. Albany, New York, is historically significant for being the birthplace of perforated toilet paper, thanks to Seth Wheeler's 1871 patent.