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An electrical junction box or mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A hole is provided in the side wall, and a fixture support is disposed in the hole. A threaded hole is provided on t

An electrical junction box or mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A hole is provided in the side wall, and a fixture support is disposed in the hole. A threaded hole is provided on the fixture support, and the threaded hole is sized for mating with the threads of a fixture fastener. The fastener may be a screw. The fixture support may be made of metal, and the side wall and/or top wall may be made of plastic. The fastener may be a stud having the threaded hole therein. Flutes may be provided on the stud for engaging with the plastic/metal side wall for preventing rotation of the stud. An adhesive sufficiently strong to adhere the junction box to a downwardly facing surface may be provided on the top wall of the junction box. The adhesive may be in the form of double-sided tape.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A mounting assembly, comprising:a) a box including a top wall and a side wall;b) said side wall extending downwardly away from said top wall and defining a cavity therein;c) a hole defined in said side wall;d) a fixture support disposed in said hole;e) said fixture support including

[ I claim:] [1.] A mounting assembly, comprising:a) a box including a top wall and a side wall;b) said side wall extending downwardly away from said top wall and defining a cavity therein;c) a hole defined in said side wall;d) a fixture support disposed in said hole;e) said fixture support including an outwardly extending portion which engages said box;d) a threaded hole provided on said fixture support;g) said threaded hole being sized for mating with threads of a fixture fastener.