Abstract: An improved rod end mount is disclosed for releasably attaching the rod members of a gas spring and the spherical portion of a ball stud. The base of the end mount has a longitudinal bore to receive the rod member and an intersecting transverse slot. A rod clip of approximately the same outer dimensions as the slot slides into the slot to engage and secure the rod member within the end mount. The integral body of the end mount comprises, in addition to the base, an arch with a passage for receiving the ball stud. To rotatably attach the ball stud within the end mount, a retainer clip of approximately the same outer dimensions as the arch is placed over the arch. This retainer clip surrounds the arch and engages the ball stud. The rod clip and retainer clip act independently to releasably connect the rod member and ball stud, respectively, to the integral body of the end mount.

Abstract: A tool for use in cutting parts of automotive components, such as exhaust systems, shock absorber units and the like, to facilitate removal and replacement of the components. The tool comprises a portable housing of a size and shape to be manually gripped by a user, an air motor within the housing including an output shaft extending generally longitudinally outwardly of one end thereof, a manually actuated trigger for selectively communicating a source of air under pressure with the air motor to operate the same and rotatably drive the output shaft, a thin cutting disc of abrasive material fixed concentrically on the shaft longitudinally in spaced relation with respect to the housing, and a protective shield structure molded of transparent rigid plastic material.