Abstract: A device which protects a carpet from furniture by providing a pedestal type device on which the furniture rests. The device is comprised of a generally flat, horizontal element with a plurality of vertical, downwardly projecting, stiff pins attached thereto. The pins protrude though the carpet pile, through grid openings in the carpet backing, through the carpet pad and onto the floor surface. The furniture rests on the horizontal element which is held above the carpet by the pins. The furniture does not touch the carpet itself.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for roasting a poultry item having a breast portion to be faced downward, first and second leg portions, and first and second wing portions. In one embodiment, the device comprises first and second members each having a first leg portion, a second leg portion and an upper support portion. The first and second leg portions of the first and second member extend downward from and are substantially perpendicular to their corresponding upper support portion. The upper support portion of the first and second member each comprise a wing support portion and a leg support portion. The first and second leg portions of the first member are rotatably connected to the first and second leg portions of the second member, respectively.

Abstract: A recreational device for use by a person to traverse a terrain surface. In one embodiment, the device comprises a wheel member and a track member engaged thereto. The track member comprises first and second bearing surfaces. The device further comprises a foot plate member adapted to carry and support the person. The device further comprises first and second bearing members extending from the foot plate member and engaged with the first and second bearing surface, respectively. In operation, as the wheel member traverses a terrain, the track member is caused to rotate within the first and second bearing members and about the foot plate member.