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The Evolution of the Toilet

By SByrd
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    Invention of Toilet Paper

    Chinese invent toilet paper.
    This actually 50AD
  • Chinese Emperor Commissions Toilet Paper Production
    Dec 8, 1391

    Chinese Emperor Commissions Toilet Paper Production

    Paper was produced in 2ft sheets.
  • Sir John Harrington Invents First Invention of the Flush Toilet

    Sir John Harrington Invents First Invention of the Flush Toilet

    First flush toilet was invented, but was ridiculed by contemporaries, so he never made another. It is believed that the term "john" came from Harrington.
  • Alexander Cummings Gains First Patent For a Flush Toilet

    Alexander Cummings Gains First Patent For a Flush Toilet

    Alexander Cummings was granted the first patent for a flush toilet and was known as the father of the modern day toilet.

  • Samuel Prosser Invents a Plunger Closet.

  • Joseph Brahma Patented First Toilet With a Valve.

    Joseph Brahma Patented First Toilet With a Valve.

  • Edward Jennings Patented First Flush Toilet Washout Closet With a Shallow Basin and Seal.

  • Randall Mann Invents Three Pipe Siphonic Closet.

  • James T Henry and William Campbell Recieve Patents For Water Closet Toilet Invention

  • William Smith Invents Jet Siphon Toilet Closet

  • Thomas Crapper Increased Toilet Popularity By Inventions Like The Ballcock

    Thomas Crapper Increased Toilet Popularity By Inventions Like The Ballcock

  • Squatty Potty Increasing In Popularity

    Squatty Potty Increasing In Popularity

    This was invented at least before 2012, but it is considered to aid in healthier bathroom practices. Created by Bill, Judy, and Bobby Edwards.