Abstract: A security device for use with a telephone handset having a microphone and an ear transducer is disclosed. It is adapted to prevent eavesdropping while the handset is in an on-hook position. The security device is comprised of switching assembly disposed in the handset adapted to disable the transducers. The switching assembly is switched to a first state when the handset is placed within a first predetermined orientation corresponding to a secure mode and is switched to a second state when the handset is placed within a second predetermined orientation corresponding to an operative mode.

Abstract: This invention relates to a three-phase thermal protector having two pairs of fixed and movable contacts for opening and closing the neutral of wye-connected phase windings of a three-phase induction motor.