A Cincinnati business has created a hands-free door handle to lessen the spread of germs during the COVID-19 pandemic. "All businesses are trying to figure out the path forward," President of Clarity Retail Jim Gavigan said.The device is called Door-Duck. A quick pull with your foot at the top or bottom of the handle, which resembles a duck bill, allows you to open the door to a public restroom or building. Gavigan said it's easy to install and comes in four colors. "This is the first time that I've had an idea that's been so resoundingly accepted and people are excited about," designer Lance Madden said.Gavigan and Madden thought of the concept after noticing the various adjustments to our way of life. There are now barriers at cash registers, people wearing masks while in public and stores using stickers to promote social distancing while standing in line.According to the World Economic Forum, a new wave of inventions are being created to protect people from the coronavirus.Door-Duck is just one of them already seeing success."We've had pre-orders of over 1,000 before we have parts even ready to ship," Gavigan said. Door Duck will be ready to ship in early May.The concept was thought of just three weeks ago, and the creators have already been contacted by distributors from Canada and Europe.

A Cincinnati business has created a hands-free door handle to lessen the spread of germs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"All businesses are trying to figure out the path forward," President of Clarity Retail Jim Gavigan said.


The device is called Door-Duck. A quick pull with your foot at the top or bottom of the handle, which resembles a duck bill, allows you to open the door to a public restroom or building. Gavigan said it's easy to install and comes in four colors.

"This is the first time that I've had an idea that's been so resoundingly accepted and people are excited about," designer Lance Madden said.

Gavigan and Madden thought of the concept after noticing the various adjustments to our way of life. There are now barriers at cash registers, people wearing masks while in public and stores using stickers to promote social distancing while standing in line.

According to the World Economic Forum, a new wave of inventions are being created to protect people from the coronavirus.

Door-Duck is just one of them already seeing success.

"We've had pre-orders of over 1,000 before we have parts even ready to ship," Gavigan said.

Door Duck will be ready to ship in early May.

The concept was thought of just three weeks ago, and the creators have already been contacted by distributors from Canada and Europe.