A chalk line marking device, including a main body, including a first section disposed on at least a portion of a first end of the main body, and a second section disposed on at least a portion of a second end of the main body, a handle disposed between the first section and the second section to facilitate gripping thereof, and a chalk string disposed within at least a portion of the main body and the handle, and around a first tip of the main body and a second tip of the main body to move the first section and the second section from bent in a first position to at least partially extended in a second position, such that the chalk string creates a chalk line in response to movement of the first section and the second section.

A chalk line marking device, including a main body, including a first section disposed on at least a portion of a first end of the main body, and a second section disposed on at least a portion of a second end of the main body, a handle disposed between the first section and the second section to facilitate gripping thereof, and a chalk string disposed within at least a portion of the main body and the handle, and around a first tip of the main body and a second tip of the main body to move the first section and the second section from bent in a first position to at least partially extended in a second position, such that the chalk string creates a chalk line in response to movement of the first section and the second section.

A line lock assembly for locking a retraction assembly of a chalk box may include a line lock cover (250) operably coupled to a housing of the chalk box to form a line lock member enclosure, and a line lock member (260) disposed within the line lock member enclosure. The line lock member may be configured to move responsive to rotation of the line lock cover to alternately lock the retraction assembly and unlock the retraction assembly based on a position of the line lock cover.

A line lock assembly for locking a retraction assembly of a chalk box may include a line lock cover (250) operably coupled to a housing of the chalk box to form a line lock member enclosure, and a line lock member (260) disposed within the line lock member enclosure. The line lock member may be configured to move responsive to rotation of the line lock cover to alternately lock the retraction assembly and unlock the retraction assembly based on a position of the line lock cover.

Disclosed is a chalk line marking tool that has a trigger attached to a spring loaded marker. The spring loaded marker has a cord gripper channel that holds a chalk covered cord. When the trigger is actuated, the spring loaded marker marks a surface with a chalk line mark.

Disclosed is a chalk line marking tool that has a trigger attached to a spring loaded marker. The spring loaded marker has a cord gripper channel that holds a chalk covered cord. When the trigger is actuated, the spring loaded marker marks a surface with a chalk line mark.

Disclosed is a chalk line marking apparatus having an ambidextrous trigger. The trigger has an angled cord cavity channel that directs a marking cord in a downward direction so that the marking cord is flush with a surface to be marked.

Disclosed is a chalk line marking apparatus having an ambidextrous trigger. The trigger has an angled cord cavity channel that directs a marking cord in a downward direction so that the marking cord is flush with a surface to be marked.

Certain embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for creating a line. Certain embodiments of an apparatus include two or more reels having an extendable and retractable cord. Pulling the two or more reels apart allows for the creation of a line of various sizes. In certain embodiments, the two reels share a single cord. In certain embodiments, a first reel has a first cord with a first attachment end that joins with another attachment end. Certain embodiments include a reel with a magnet, allowing attachment to a magnetic surface. Certain embodiments of the invention include a system for creating a line. In certain embodiments, the system includes an apparatus, and a pin having a magnet. Certain embodiments of the pin help to change the direction of the cord.

Certain embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for creating a line. Certain embodiments of an apparatus include two or more reels having an extendable and retractable cord. Pulling the two or more reels apart allows for the creation of a line of various sizes. In certain embodiments, the two reels share a single cord. In certain embodiments, a first reel has a first cord with a first attachment end that joins with another attachment end. Certain embodiments include a reel with a magnet, allowing attachment to a magnetic surface. Certain embodiments of the invention include a system for creating a line. In certain embodiments, the system includes an apparatus, and a pin having a magnet. Certain embodiments of the pin help to change the direction of the cord.