Abstract: In at least one embodiment a mounting bracket is disclosed having a body portion having a proximal outer surface and a distal outer surface, at least one transversely extending slot and at least one longitudinally extending slot extending therethrough, a first and second outwardly projecting retaining arm slidably received in the at least one transversely extending slot and movable between a first retracted position and a second extended position, a first vertically and second vertically projecting retaining arm slidably received in one of the at least one longitudinally extending slot and movable between a first retracted position and a second extended position, each of the first outwardly projecting retaining arm, second outwardly projecting retaining arm, first vertically projecting retaining arm and second vertically projecting retaining arm has at least one bend and a distal end, the distal end having a first vertically projecting retaining hook adapted for receiving an edge of an electronic device.

Abstract: Holding devices in the nature of display cradles are used extensively, particularly in the retail trade to display goods such as mobile devices in a manner which allows the consumer to easily and readily view and hold the device but at the same time provide a high degree of both mechanical grip to prevent the device from wobbling or becoming detached and security to prevent theft. One aspect of the disclosure provides a holding device for the display of an article. The holding device includes a central core and a plurality of brackets connectable to the central core. Each of the brackets has a respective outer end and comprising respective gripping means at the outer end for engaging and holding the article. The plurality of brackets are adjustable for lateral movement of the gripping means towards and away from said central core.