US Patent 6869052 Replaceable floor protectors

A floor protector for the legs of a chair or table including an insert receivable in the bottom of the leg which includes a removable floor protector retaining member. A floor protector of a pad of a soft floor protective material is removably mounted in the retaining member having a portion extending downwardly from the retaining member in contact with the floor or the like on which the chair or table is disposed. The pad can be quickly and easily replaced when worn. At least one shim is provided for compensating for the stability of the chair or table legs with respect to the floor on which it sets.