A foot-operated door opener includes an elongate housing having openings
at the upper and lower ends thereof. The housing is mounted to and hangs
from a rotatable doorknob or door handle. An elongate actuator extends
through the housing. An upper end of the actuator is grippably engaged
with the door handle or doorknob and the lower end of the actuator
carries a foot pedal. The lower end of the housing carries a hook that
engages the lower edge of the door. The foot pedal is depressed to pull
the actuator downwardly through the housing. This rotates the doorknob or
door handle to open the door. The pedal is then pulled rearwardly or
pushed forwardly by the users foot, as required, so that the housing and
hook pivot the door open. The user may then exit the door without
touching the handle.