Seth Wheeler's 1891 patent shows the original placement of the toilet paper roll using an "over" approach. 70%1 of wipers already prefer this position Not that you should ever blindly follow the crowd, but a whopping 70% of the population prefers the “over” position. Makes it easier ...
In 1891, a man named Seth Wheeler, of Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company, submitted a patent for the first perforated toilet paper on a roll. The illustration included with the patent clearly showed the paper being fed from the "over" position [source: Willett]. And that shou...
Manufacturing: The original toilet paper patent from 1891 shows the toilet paper going over the roll. That's tough to argue with. And, finally, some less scientific proof that toilet paper belongs over the roll: Take a look at the pattern on your paper next time you’re in the bathroom....
How to Install a Modern Toilet Paper Roll This is very simple. Install it the civilized way. This isn't just my opinion, this has been established scientific fact since 1891. See U.S. Patent 459,516, "Wrapping or toilet paper roll" by Seth Wheeler. The paper must come out over the...
If you have a pet at home who is prone to playing with the toilet paper, then you might want to give the “under” technique a try. Because the roll hangs against the wall, there’s enough tension built up to keep the roll secure in its place. ...