Abstract: A line-marking device (100) includes a chalk line (200) that is held in an elongated frame (170). A worker can position and align the device, then snap the line (200) using a manually operated trigger (650) to leave a mark on a surface (530), such as a wall or floor. An adjustable level device (115) on the frame (170) can be rotated to dial a desired angle for the line. The adjustable level device (115) may be provided in an angle setting device independently of the line-marking device. A laser device (125) may be carried at the tip (120) of (or elsewhere on) the frame (170) to allow the chalk line to be aligned with a reference mark (145). Respective markings (176, 177) on edge regions of rails (171, 174) of the frame (170) may indicate an angular setting of a guide bar (500), or, a protractor (810, 810a) may indicate the angular setting. The guide bar (500) may be relocated facing away from the filament (200) and used as an angle finding device.

Abstract: A line-marking device (100) includes a chalk line (200) that is held in an elongated frame (170). A worker can position and align the device, then snap the line (200) using a manually operated trigger (650) to leave a mark on a surface (530), such as a wall or floor. An adjustable level device (115) on the frame (170) can be rotated to dial a desired angle for the line. The adjustable level device (115) may be provided in an angle setting device independently of the line-marking device. A laser device (125) may be carried at the tip (120) of (or elsewhere on) the frame (170) to allow the chalk line to be aligned with a reference mark (145). Respective markings (176, 177) on edge regions of rails (171, 174) of the frame (170) may indicate an angular setting of a guide bar (500), or, a protractor (810, 810a) may indicate the angular setting. The guide bar (500) may be relocated facing away from the filament (200) and used as an angle finding device.

Abstract: A line marking device includes an elongated body which mounts a marking filament that is loaded with marking powder. When the filament is snapped against a surface a portion of the powder is deposited on that surface along a well defined line. The body also mounts a protractor and spirit levels that are used to locate or set the device in a predetermined position prior to snapping the marking filament against the surface to be marked. The marking filament extends through a shuttle chamber that contains a supply of marking powder. That shuttle is moved back and forth on the body to recharge the marking filament with marking powder. In a second embodiment of this invention the marking filament is pressed rather than snapped against the surface to be marked. In a third embodiment of this invention a writing instrument mounted on the body of the device is drawn along the length of the body to draw a line on a receiving surface adjacent the body.