Abstract: A cutting apparatus that includes a handle, a first arm and a second arm. A hinge pin pivotally supporting the first and second arms about a pivot point adjacent facing ends of the arms. A cutter blade is supported from at least one of the first and second arms. A pivot mechanism incouples a handle at the outer ends of the arms and includes a spring for biasing the arms to a position wherein the cutter blade is closed. The pivot mechanism interacts with the arms to bias the arms to a position wherein the cutter blade is closed while enabling the pivoting of the arms to open the cutter blade to receive a wire or the like for cutting.

Abstract: A door holder that includes a holding member adapted to be secured between the door and a frame of the door. The holding member includes a lever that may be clamped in either a first released position in which the door is freed to be opened and closed or a second holding position in which the door is held open. A foot operated actuating means operated by a user controls the lever to move it into a clamping position to hold the door open.