Abstract: A communication system constructed according to the present invention provides a method and apparatus for causing a message to be played to a calling party to indicate that the called party will be taking the call shortly. In each embodiment, a called party depresses a select key or button in a specified manner to indicate that the message should be played to the calling party. The method may be performed by anyone of an SS7 or other IN network, a wireless network, a mobile station or a wireline phone. According to the type of phone, differing embodiments of the methods performed by the communication network may be realized. In the case of a mobile station, the entire method may be performed by it in one embodiment of the invention. Alternatively, if the phone is a wireline phone, the method may be performed solely by the wireline telephone network.

Abstract: A communication system constructed according to the present invention provides a method and apparatus for causing a message to be played to a calling party to indicate that the called party will be taking the call shortly. In each embodiment, a called party depresses a select key or button in a specified manner to indicate that the message should be played to the calling party. The method may be performed by anyone of an SS7 or other IN network, a wireless network, a mobile station or a wireline phone. According to the type of phone, differing embodiments of the methods performed by the communication network may be realized. In the case of a mobile station, the entire method may be performed by it in one embodiment of the invention. Alternatively, if the phone is a wireline phone, the method may be performed solely by the wireline telephone network.

Abstract: A buffing pad assembly for use with a motorized drive tool comprising a cylindrical foam pad and a circular backing plate. The foam pad defines a front side and a back side and has a first circular layer of hook and loop type fastening material secured to the back side of the pad in axial alignment therewith. The layer of fastening material has a diameter less than the diameter of the pad and defines a centrally disposed aperture therein. The circular backing plate has a second circular layer of fastening material secured to the front side thereof in axial alignment therewith and having a centrally disposed aperture therein. The second circular layer of fastening material is adapted to abut and engage the first layer upon the pad being pressed against the plate, removably securing the pad to the plate.