It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A. To apply for a patent, you must file an application and pay required fees.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 .". Check out our toilet paper patent digital file selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. Check out our toilet paper patent digital file selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. 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. Just filed some patent applications using this video as a guide whilst I was doing it.