It turns out that the original idea for perforated toilet paper was patented in 1871 as patent number US117355A. Resources are available for Utah residents to help inventors and entrepreneurs learn more about protecting their intellectual property.A writer just dug up the original patent for the toilet paper roll from 1891 and the patent drawing shows the roll is in the Over position!! This toilet paper roll consists of 500 unscented 2-ply sheets to keep you clean and fresh during an emergency. The inventor of perforated toilet paper Seth Wheeler illustrated his new and futuristic creation with the paper going up and over the roll. Who's the brainiest inventor in your state? ClickUp used data from the Patent and Trademark Office to find the top patent earner in Utah. Who's the brainiest inventor in your state? ClickUp used data from the Patent and Trademark Office to find the top patent earner in Utah. Sign Up for Savings Today!