Toilet Paper Roll Dispenser Patent

Google patents a toilet paper holder constitutes a free standing portable cabinet with half disc shaped projections extending from the front edges of the sides.

Toilet paper roll dispenser patent.

Specification forming part of letters patent no. The idea for perforated toilet paper was originally patented by wheeler s albany perforated wrapping paper company in 1871 and then re patented again in a roll form in 1891 as a way of preventing waste. Application filed june 8 1891 serial no. Dated 1891 a drawing for us patent no.

This new evidence is actually very old evidence. The use of paper for hygiene has been recorded in china in the 6th century ad with specifically manufactured toilet paper being mass produced in the 14th century. 465588a left features a roll virtually indistinguishable from today s and it s positioned unmistakably in the over position. Google patent database the idea for perforated toilet paper was originally patented by wheeler s albany perforated wrapping paper company in 1871 and then re patented again in a roll form in 1891.

Toilet paper gets perforated a recent social media revival of the over or under toilet paper debate has brought new attention to the patents of inventor seth wheeler of the albany perforated. According to an 1891 patent by new york businessman seth wheeler the end of a toilet paper roll should be on the outside or in the over position. Works with all brands and types of pape. Better flip that roll over when you get home.

A roll of toilet paper is. Modern commercial toilet paper originated in the 19th century with a patent for roll based dispensers being made in 1883. 465 588 dated december 22 1891.