Patent ID: 8382052

Claim:
A method of selectively moving a flat-screen television between two desired positions, namely, an elevated storage position above a fireplace, thereby accommodating conventional viewing and enjoyment of the fireplace, and a relatively lower, preferred viewing position in front of at least part of the fireplace, thereby accommodating conventional viewing and enjoyment of the television at a preferred viewing angle, comprising the steps of: movably mounting the television on a wall for selective movement relative thereto; and without undoing the mounting step, selectively moving the television between the elevated position, wherein the television is disposed above the fireplace to accommodate conventional viewing and enjoyment of the fireplace, and the relatively lower, preferred viewing position, wherein the television is disposed in front of at least part of the fireplace to accommodate conventional viewing and enjoyment of the television at a preferred viewing angle, wherein the moving step involves positioning at least one-half of the television beneath a mantle disposed above the fireplace.