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A frame assembly for mounting recessed fixtures that can be manually installed without the use of tools. One embodiment of the invention includes a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate a fixture and including a border f

A frame assembly for mounting recessed fixtures that can be manually installed without the use of tools. One embodiment of the invention includes a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate a fixture and including a border flange along the outer edge of the open interior. A ratcheting fastener is rotationally coupled to the primary mounting frame and can be manually secured by depressing it toward the border flange to secure the primary mounting frame between opposite surfaces of a substrate. The ratcheting fastener can be rotated to engaged or disengaged from ratcheting teeth.

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What is claimed is: 1. A speaker mounting assembly comprising: a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate a fixture, the primary mounting frame including a border flange along the outer edge of the open interior; a ratchet

What is claimed is: 1. A speaker mounting assembly comprising: a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate a fixture, the primary mounting frame including a border flange along the outer edge of the open interior; a ratcheting fastener rotationally coupled to the primary mounting frame, the ratcheting fastener tightened by manually depressing it toward the border flange to secure the primary mounting frame between opposite surfaces of a substrate; and a retaining frame coupled to the primary mounting frame at an opposite end than the border flange, the retaining frame to retain the ratcheting fastener between the primary mounting frame and the retaining frame. 2. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the ratcheting fastener includes a ratchet post, the ratchet post including a first longitudinal portion that has a plurality of substantially parallel, non-helical teeth, a second longitudinal portion that is substantially smooth, a retainer, the retainer including a sleeve defining a passage through which the ratchet post passes, one or more fingers flexibly protruding into the passage through which the ratchet post passes, wherein the one or more fingers engage the substantially parallel teeth on the first longitudinal portion of the ratchet post when the ratchet post is in a first position, and slides over the substantially smooth portion on the second longitudinal portion of the ratchet post when the ratchet post is in a second position. 3. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 2 wherein the ratcheting fastener is released by rotating the retainer to disengage the one or more fingers from the teeth on the first longitudinal portion of the ratchet post. 4. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 2 wherein the ratcheting fastener is released by rotating the ratchet post to disengage the teeth on the first longitudinal portion from the one or more fingers on the retainer. 5. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the ratcheting fastener is released by manually rotating the ratcheting fastener and sliding it away from the border flange to release the primary mounting frame. 6. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 1 further comprising: a lever pivotally coupled to the ratcheting fastener, the lever to prevent the rotation of the ratcheting fastener in a first position, and rotate the ratchet post in a second position. 7. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 6 wherein a third position the lever pushes down on the ratchet fastener to further tighten the ratcheting fastener. 8. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 6, wherein the ratcheting fastener includes: a ratchet post; and a retainer. 9. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 8 wherein a first end of the lever pushes down on the ratchet post to cause the retainer to tighten the retainer against the substrate. 10. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 9 wherein a second end of the lever is moved towards the retaining frame to cause the first end of the lever to push down on the ratchet post. 11. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 10 wherein the retaining frame includes a lever retainer that holds the second end of the lever to keep the first end of the lever pushing down on the ratchet post. 12. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 8 wherein the ratchet post includes a first longitudinal portion having a plurality of parallel, non-helical teeth along a length of the ratchet post that, in a first position of the retainer, engage the retainer to prevent the retainer from sliding on the ratchet post toward the retaining frame, and a second longitudinal portion having a substantially smooth portion that, in a second position of the retainer, allows the retainer to move freely along the length of the ratchet post. 13. A speaker mounting assembly comprising: a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate a fixture; a ratcheting fastener coupled to the primary mounting frame, the ratcheting fastener including a first longitudinal portion that has a plurality of substantially parallel teeth and a second longitudinal portion that is substantially smooth, the ratcheting fastener tightened by longitudinally depressing it to secure the primary mounting frame between opposite surfaces of a substrate; a lever pivotally coupled to the ratcheting fastener, the lever to prevent the rotation of the ratcheting fastener in a first position, and rotate the ratcheting fastener in a second position; and a retaining frame coupled to the primary mounting frame, the retaining frame to retain the ratcheting fastener between the primary mounting frame and the retaining frame. 14. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 13 wherein a third position the lever pushes down on the ratcheting fastener to further tighten the ratcheting fastener. 15. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 13 further comprising: a retainer including a sleeve defining a passage through which the ratcheting fastener passes, one or more fingers flexibly protruding into the passage through which the ratcheting fastener passes, wherein the one or more fingers engage the substantially parallel teeth on the first longitudinal portion of the ratcheting fastener when it is in a first position, and slides over the substantially smooth portion on the second longitudinal portion of the ratcheting fastener when it is in a second position. 16. A speaker mounting assembly comprising: a primary mounting frame for accommodating a fixture for recessed installation; a ratcheting fastener coupled to the primary mounting frame for securing the primary mounting frame between opposite surfaces of a substrate; and a lever pivotally coupled to the ratcheting fastener, the lever adapted to prevent the rotation of the ratcheting fastener in a first position, rotate the ratcheting fastener in a second position, and push down on the ratcheting fastener to further tighten the ratcheting fastener against the substrate in a third position. 17. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 16 further comprising: a retaining frame coupled to the primary mounting frame, the retaining frame to retain the ratcheting fastener between the primary mounting frame and the retaining frame. 18. The speaker mounting assembly of claim 16 wherein the ratcheting fastener includes a first longitudinal portion that has a plurality of substantially parallel teeth and a second longitudinal portion that is substantially smooth, the first and second longitudinal portions co-linear with each other.