US Patent 7494217 Magnetic eyeglass holder

The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a support and a magnet. The support includes an upright member and a base. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with at least one temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be positioned at least partially within at least one recess in the upright member or on the surface of the upright member. The magnet can be fixed or removably positioned in at least one recess and/or the surface of the upright member.