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Patent For Toilet Paper In Wake
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Before Toilet Paper While things found in nature, such as moss, leaves, grass, hay, shells, and husks were most common, wealthier people might use wool or fabrics. In Ancient Rome, the custom was to use a sponge on a stick, usually shared between multiple people but soaked in saltwater or vinegar between uses.
Seth Wheeler's 1891 patent shows the original placement of the toilet paper roll using an "over" approach. Not that you should ever blindly follow the crowd, but a whopping 70% of the population prefers the “over” position.
The "modern style" disposable toilet tissue dispenser has been around since the late 19th century. Toilet paper dates back to the late 14th century in china, but the one we are most familiar with was invited by the Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company in 1877.
The concept of rolled and perforated squares of toilet paper was patented in 1883 by Seth Wheeler. Prior to Seth's innovation, toilet paper was sold commercially as flat sheets starting around 1857 thanks to Joseph Gayetty.
Ing 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. (Advocates of the ``under'' position, take note: better flip that roll over when you get home.)
It was granted on September 15, 1891 as patent number US456516A, with credit again to Seth Wheeler, and rights again to the Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company. An immediate improvement filed by Seth Wheeler, which was granted on December 22, 1891, as patent number US465588A.
Because we know you've been wondering, it was all Seth's idea. The concept of rolled and perforated squares of toilet paper was patented in 1883 by Seth Wheeler. Prior to Seth's innovation, toilet paper was sold commercially as flat sheets starting around 1857 thanks to Joseph Gayetty.
Seth Wheeler's 1891 patent shows the original placement of the toilet paper roll using an "over" approach. Not that you should ever blindly follow the crowd, but a whopping 70% of the population prefers the “over” position.
The toilet roll debate dates back to 1891 with Seth Wheeler's patent, which showed the roll hanging "over". This could be due to hygiene reasons (less contact with potentially germ-infested walls) or aesthetic preferences during the Victorian era.