Abstract: The present invention provides a bracket for supporting a flat screen television. In one embodiment, the bracket includes an adjustable arm that is pivotally mounted to a surface. A locking mechanism prevents the pivotal joint from moving until a user selectively unlocks the pivotal joint. The TV can be mounted on the bracket by a single user by way of a removable, latching mounting member. The mounting member is mounted to the TV prior to mounting, but can easily latch to the bracket later without the need to both hold the TV and fasten it to the bracket.

Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, a mounting bracket is described for a thin profile media display. The mounting bracket includes a wall mounting plate which supports a pivotable, jointed arm that is connected to a a display (e.g., an LCD TV). The jointed arm can be selectively locked in place with user adjustable knobs that rotate on a joint-forming pin to lock or unlock the joint from movement. Further, the arm includes a spring biased locking pin that locks the bracket into a folded or retracted position. In this respect, the position retaining mechanisms of the bracket for repositioning of a display, as well as maintain the position of the display during travel.