US Patent 7175213 Handle rotation restraint and method

A handle rotation restraint and method includes a tether that has an upper end and a lower end. A coupler is attached to the upper end of the tether. The coupler is adapted for removably attaching the upper end to an upper edge of a door having a handle coupled thereto. The coupler is attached to the upper edge of the door. A primary loop is attached to the lower end. A lever grip of the handle is extended through the primary loop so that an end of the lever grip is prevented from is rotated down.