Patent Abstract:
An apparatus to aid in the layout of hashed lines, particularly for laying out lines in parking lots near parking islands and handicapped parking spots is herein disclosed, comprising a large push broom on wheels. Two (2) canisters of marking chalk project downward from a main horizontal member and are spaced so as to produce parallel chalk lines or chalk dots within no parking areas in a parking lot. A guide arm is located on a side of the apparatus such that it can trace the last set of dots and produce two (2) more in an offset, but equally-spaced manner.

Full Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to apparatuses intended for use in painting chalk lines, and in particular, to an apparatus and guiding mechanism for the simultaneous painting of parallel dotted lines. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Paint or chalk markings have been a standard method of delineating various traffic related items and controls for many years. The cheap, simple and durable properties of the method make them a simple and ideal way for presenting vibrant visual cues for drivers of motor vehicles. In particular, parking lots generally contain a high density of such paint markings for the purpose of delineating items and areas such as parking spots, handicapped spots, traffic lanes, directional arrows, no-parking zones, and the like. 
     One (1) problem associated with such chalk markings is that parking controls require fairly precise patterns and measurements. While some such lines may be adequately serviced by utilizing various paint-dispersing vehicles, many lines in particularly crowded or detailed areas require the lines to be painted by means of hand-driven apparatuses. The process of measuring such controls can be tedious by hand, and the process of maneuvering the apparatuses by hand is often lacking in time efficiency or precision. 
     Various attempts have been made to provide apparatuses intended to help a user when dispensing spray-type chalk or paint. Examples of these attempts can be seen by reference to several U.S. patents. U.S. Pat. No. 3,352,283, issued in the name of Maus, describes a striping device. The Maus device is a common hand-pushed type spray-paint apparatus which allows a user to wheel the device while providing a constant spreading spray of aerosol type paint. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,302,207, issued in the name of Jurcisin, describes a line striper apparatus with an optical sighting means. The Jurcisin apparatus is disposed with a forward bar guide which aids a user in maintaining a straight line while employing the wheeled spray painting method. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,413,012, issued in the name of Jones, describes a striping apparatus for vehicle travel surfaces. The Jones apparatus is a telescoping boom attachment for striping devices which allows a user to adjust the angle of spray. 
     While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives, each of these references suffer from one (1) or more of the aforementioned disadvantages. Many such apparatuses do not provide for various types of lines such as dotted lines commonly used in the initial marking of parking lot areas. Also, many such apparatuses do not provide accommodations for multiple cans of spray chalk. In addition, many such apparatuses do not provide guiding means suitable for accurately marking offset lines as commonly encountered in the painting of parking lots. Furthermore, many such apparatuses are not provided with simple horizontal and vertical adjusting means to allow a user to adjust spacing and handle height. Accordingly, there exists a need for a hand-driven chalk dispensing apparatus for parking lot marking without the disadvantages as described above. The development of the present invention substantially departs from the conventional solutions and in doing so fulfills this need. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing references, the inventor recognized the aforementioned inherent problems and observed that there is a need for an apparatus which allows a user to paint items commonly encountered in parking lot marking, such as offset lines and dotted lines, in a manner which is simple, adjustable, accurate and time efficient. Thus, the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned disadvantages and provide for this need. 
     To achieve the above objectives, it is an object of the present invention to comprise a two marking assemblies, a main frame assembly, and a handle assembly. The marking assemblies project downward from the main frame and are spaced to produce parallel chalk lines suited for making parking areas of a parking lot. 
     Another object of the present invention is to comprise the main frame assembly of a frame body, a pair of rear wheels, a pair of marking wheels, a pair of clamping assemblies, and a scale. The frame body comprises a rectangular body support by the rear wheels and marking wheels. The frame body is fabricated of a strong, durable material such as plastic, coated steel, or the like. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise a front portion of the frame body of a marking assembly, a connection assembly, a clamp assembly, and a scale. The marking assemblies comprise a pair of conventional forks and fork fasteners which provide an attachment means for the marking wheels. The marking assemblies provide the marking means for the apparatus. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise a handle assembly which provides a user-operated driving means. The handle assembly comprises a handle portion, first and second extension pipes, an adjustment pin, an adjustment aperture, a pipe coupling, a brace, fasteners, and a clamping means. The handle assembly extends upward from a top portion of the frame assembly. The handle assembly attaches via the pipe coupling and receives the second extension pipe via an interference fitting locking means. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is for the second extension pipe to provide a tubular adjustable vertical extension means from the pipe coupling. The second extension pipe comprises an adjustment pin which mates with a corresponding adjustment aperture located on the first extension pipe. The adjustments are completed with a common height adjustment pin which mates with one of a plurality of equally spaced apertures. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise the handle assembly of a brace which supports the handle assembly on the frame body. The brace encompasses the second extending member with a conventional tube clamping means and pair of fasteners. The brace connects to a top portion of the frame body in an arcuate fashion with a fastener on each side. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise a scale which provides a series of ascending numbers similar to a ruler. The scale is integrally attached to a top portion of the frame body and allows a user to selectively position the marking assembly. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise a swiveling guide arm which provides a reference point for a user while operating the apparatus. The guide arm is a rectangular device located on a top portion of the frame body which is capable of being partially removed from each end to provide a guide on the left or right side of the apparatus. A user can trace the length of a previously marked strip to produce an offset chalk line. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise the marking assembly of a chalk container, a container attachment means, a vertical dispensing pipe, a lining, and a connecting member. The vertical dispensing pipe and connecting member for a “T”-shaped means for attached the chalk container to the connection assembly and frame body. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise the chalk container of a conventional bottle-like container comprising a container attachment means. The container attachment means threadably engages an interior portion of the vertical dispensing pipe in a conventional fashion. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise the vertical dispensing pipe of a lining that extends past the end portion of the pipe to direct the flow of chalk to the marking wheels. The lining is constructed of a common material such as foam, rubber, or the like. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise a pair of clamp assemblies which provide an attachment means for the marking assembly and connection assembly to the frame. Each clamp assembly comprises a connecting member, an insulator, and a rectangular slider plate. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to fasten an end portion of the connecting member to the front portion of the frame assembly via the slider plate and a clamp plate installed inside of a clamp channel on the frame assembly. The slider plate comprises a pair of insulators which tightly secure the connection of the clamp plate to the slider plate. The clamp plates are free to slide in a horizontal position, allowing a user to adjust the marking assembly. 
     In a first embodiment, the marking wheels comprise a conventional quick release wheel utilized for bicycles, strollers, and the like, comprising a lever, a cam, a pair of springs, a shaft, a wheel fastener, and a hub. The wheels also comprise a plurality of dimples which provide indentations equally radially spaced in an intermediate lateral position, which collect and dispense chalk in an even dot-like pattern. 
     In a second embodiment, the marking wheels comprise a conventional quick-release wheel utilized for bicycles, strollers, and the like, comprising a lever, a cam, a pair of springs, a shaft, a wheel fastener, and a hub. The wheels also comprise a slot located in an intermediate lateral position, which provides a slit to collect and disperse chalk in a solid line. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of utilizing the device that provides a unique means of adjusting the marking assemblies, utilizing the guide mechanism, and quickly and accurately marking offset chalk lines specially intended for use in lining areas in parking lots for subsequent painting. 
     Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a front environmental view of a line marking apparatus  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a rear environmental view of the line marking apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a section view of a marking assembly  30  taken along section line A-A of the line marking apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a section view of a connection assembly  50  taken along section line A-A of the line marking apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is a section view of the a clamp assembly  60  taken along section line A-A of the line marking apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   a  is a front view of a first marking wheel  25  of the line marking apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   b  is a front view of a second marking wheel  27  of the line marking apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 7  is a front environmental view of a line marking apparatus  10  depicting the second marking wheel  27 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
       
         
           
                 
               
                 
                 
                 
               
             
                 
                     
                 
                 
                   DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
                 
                 
                     
                 
               
               
                 
                     
                 
               
            
             
                 
                     
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                   line marking apparatus 
                 
                 
                     
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                   frame assembly 
                 
                 
                     
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                   guide arm 
                 
                 
                     
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                   guide fastener 
                 
                 
                     
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                   fastener securing means 
                 
                 
                     
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                   frame body 
                 
                 
                     
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                   sleeve 
                 
                 
                     
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                   rear wheel 
                 
                 
                     
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                   rear axle 
                 
                 
                     
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                   first marking wheel 
                 
                 
                     
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                   dimple 
                 
                 
                     
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                   second marking wheel 
                 
                 
                     
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                   slot 
                 
                 
                     
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                   clamping means 
                 
                 
                     
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                   marking assembly 
                 
                 
                     
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                   chalk container 
                 
                 
                     
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                   chalk 
                 
                 
                     
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                   container attachment means 
                 
                 
                     
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                   vertical dispensing pipe 
                 
                 
                     
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                   fork fastener 
                 
                 
                     
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                   fork 
                 
                 
                     
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                   lining 
                 
                 
                     
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                   first connecting member 
                 
                 
                     
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                   handle assembly 
                 
                 
                     
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                   handle portion 
                 
                 
                     
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                   first extension pipe 
                 
                 
                     
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                   second extension pipe 
                 
                 
                     
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                   adjustment pin 
                 
                 
                     
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                   adjustment aperture 
                 
                 
                     
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                   pipe coupling 
                 
                 
                     
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                   brace 
                 
                 
                     
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                   first fastener 
                 
                 
                     
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                   second fastener 
                 
                 
                     
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                   connection assembly 
                 
                 
                     
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                   collar 
                 
                 
                     
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                   second connecting member 
                 
                 
                     
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                   connecting member attachment 
                 
                 
                     
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                   clamping assembly 
                 
                 
                     
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                   clamp channel 
                 
                 
                     
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                   clamp plate 
                 
                 
                     
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                   insulator 
                 
                 
                     
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                   slider plate 
                 
                 
                     
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                   clamp plate fastener 
                 
                 
                     
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                   clamp aperture 
                 
                 
                     
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                   scale 
                 
                 
                     
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                   lever 
                 
                 
                     
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                   cam 
                 
                 
                     
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                   spring 
                 
                 
                     
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                   shaft 
                 
                 
                     
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                   wheel fastener 
                 
                 
                     
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                   hub 
                 
                 
                     
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                   user 
                 
                 
                     
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                   chalk line 
                 
                 
                     
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                   line strip 
                 
                 
                     
                     
                 
               
            
           
         
       
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 7 . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     The present invention describes a line marking apparatus (herein described as the “apparatus”)  10 , which provides a means for temporarily marking chalk lines  95  on a surface. The apparatus  10  assists a user  90  in the layout of hashed line stripes particularly on parking areas, handicapped parking spots, and the like. The apparatus  10  comprises a portable frame assembly  20  with two (2) marking assemblies  30  projecting downward from said main frame assembly  20 , and a handle assembly  40 . The marking assemblies  30  are adjustably spaced so as to produce parallel chalk lines  95  particularly suited for making parking areas of a parking lot. A rotatable guide arm  21  is located thereon the frame assembly  20  such that the apparatus  10  can trace a previous chalk line  95  or line strip  100  producing a consistent and equally spaced marking offset. Once an entire area has been marked therewith said apparatus  10 , the user  90  follows back over the chalk line  95  with a conventional parking lot painting machine. In such a manner, the work that was typically performed by multiple people can now be done by a single user  90 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , a front environmental view of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a frame assembly  20 , a pair of marking assemblies  30  (see  FIG. 3 ), and a handle assembly  40  (see  FIG. 2 ). The frame assembly  20  generally comprises a frame body  22 , a pair of rear wheels  24 , a pair of first marking wheels  25 , a pair of second marking wheels  27 , a pair of clamping assembles  60 , and a scale  70 . The frame body provides the apparatus  10  therewith a movable main attachment means for integral components. Said frame body  22  comprises a rectangular body approximately two (2) to four (4) feet in length which is supported by rear wheels  24  and first marking wheels  25  or second marking wheels  27  and fabricated from materials such as, but not limited to: plastic, coated steel, or the like. 
     A front portion of the frame body  22  comprises a marking assembly  30 , a connection assembly  50 , a clamp assembly  60 , and a scale  70 . The marking assembly  30  (also see  FIG. 3 ) provides the marking means for the apparatus  10 . Each marking assembly  30  also comprises a pair of conventional forks  36  and fork fasteners  35 , thereby providing an attachment means to the pair of first marking wheels  25  or second marking wheels  27 . The forks  36  are located on a lower portion of each side portion of the marking assembly  30  and the fork fasteners  35  are conventional fastening means such as, but not limited to screws, pins, latches, or the like. The connection assembly  50  (see  FIG. 4 ) provides an attachment means to the marking assembly to the front portion of the frame body  22 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a rear environmental view of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a handle assembly  40 , thereby providing a user  90  operated driving means. Said handle assembly  40  comprises a handle portion  41 , a first extension pipe  42 , a second extension pipe  43 , an adjustment pin  44 , an adjustment aperture  45 , a pipe coupling  46 , a brace  47 , fasteners  48 ,  49 , and a clamping means  29 . Said handle assembly  40  extends upwardly from an intermediate top portion of the frame assembly  20  and attaches to the frame assembly  30  via a pipe coupling  46  which is attached to the frame assembly  30  and receives the second extension pipe  43  via an interference fitting locking means. 
     The second extension pipe  43  provides a tubular adjustable vertical extension means from the pipe coupling  46 . Said second extension pipe  43  comprises a conventional adjustment pin  44  at a top distal location thereto correspondingly mate with an adjustment aperture  45  located on a distal end portion of the tubular adjustable first extension pipe  42 . The second extension pipe  43  slidingly engages within the first extension pipe  42 , thereby providing varied vertical positions to accommodate a diverse stature of users  90 . Said adjustments are preferably completed therewith a common spring-loaded pop-out height adjustment pin  44  mating therewith a corresponding height adjustment aperture  45 , of which a plurality are equidistantly spaced there-along the lower portion. The height adjustment pin  44  and height adjustment aperture  45  are similar to those thereon adjustable awnings and tent posts. A top distal portion of the first extension pipe  42  provides the user  90  with a grasping means, thereby directing the apparatus  10  to a desired position. Said first extension pipe  42  comprises an integrally molded arcuate tubular handle portion  41 , thereby providing the grasping means for the user  90 . 
     The handle assembly  40  also comprises a brace  47 , thereby providing a supporting means for said handle assembly  40  to the frame body  22 . The brace  47  encompasses the second extending member  43  at an intermediate position and is secured on two (2) sides with a conventional tube clamping means  29  which is further secured with a pair of first fasteners  48 . Said first fasteners  48  are preferably comprised of a conventional screw and nut combination, yet other fastening means may be provided without limiting the functions of the apparatus  10 . The brace  47 , in an arcuate fashion, connects thereto a top portion of the frame body  22  and is fastened on each side with a second fastener  49 . Said second fastener  49  is also preferably comprised of a conventional screw and nut combination, yet other fastening means may be provided without limiting the functions of the apparatus  10 . 
     The apparatus  10  also comprises a scale  70 , thereby providing numerical indicia to position the marking assembly  30  to a user  90  desired position. The scale  70  comprises a series of ascending numbers similar thereto a ruler and is integrally attached and located on a top portion of the frame body  22 . 
     The apparatus  10  further comprises a pair of rear wheels  24 , thereby providing movement to the rear portion of said apparatus  10 . The rear wheels  24  are slightly larger in diameter than the front marking wheels  25 ,  27  and are positioned thereon the side portions of the frame body  22 . Said rear wheels  24  attached to a bottom portion of the frame body  22  thereby inserting a rear axle  24   a  thereinto a tubular sleeve  23  and securing therewith a conventional fastening means. The rear wheels  24  are preferably plastic or rubber, yet other materials may be utilized without limiting the functions of the apparatus  10 . 
     The apparatus  10  yet further comprises a swiveling guide arm  21 , thereby providing a reference point for the user  90  to utilize while operating the apparatus  10 . Said guide arm  21  travels along the length of a previously marked line strip  100 , thereby allowing the user  90  to trace said line strip  100  therewith the guide arm  21  and produce an offset chalk line  95 . The guide arm  21  is a rectangular device located there on the top portion of the frame body  22  and is secured to said frame body  22  therewith a guide fastener  21   a  and fastener securing means  21   b . The guide fastener  21   a  is a conventional digit operated threadably engaged fastener and the fastener securing means  21   b  is a fixed threaded device which accepts the guide fastener  21   a . The guide arm  21  is capable is of being partially removed from each end, thereby providing a guide thereon the left or right side of the apparatus  10 . The guide arm  21  is a durable material similar thereto the frame body  22 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a section view of a marking assembly  30  taken along section line A-A of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a marking assembly  30  which further comprises a chalk container  31 , a container attachment means  33 , a vertical dispensing pipe  34 , a lining  37 , and a first connecting member  38 . The vertical dispensing pipe  34  and first connecting member  38  create a “T”-shaped attachment means to the chalk container  31  and a connection assembly  50 , thereby attaching the marking assembly  30  to the frame body  22 . The chalk container  31  is a conventional bottle-like container which is filled therewith chalk  32  either by the user  90  or pre-filled by a manufacture. Said chalk container  31  comprises a container attachment means  33 , thereby providing a conventional threaded means located at a distal exterior portion on the neck of said chalk container  31 . The container attachment means  33  threadably engage an interior portion of the vertical dispensing pipe  34  in a conventional fashion. Said vertical dispensing pipe  34  comprises a lining  37  that extends slightly past the end portion of the vertical dispensing pipe  34 , thereby directing the flow of chalk  32  to a dimpled  26  portion of a first marking wheel  25  (see  FIG. 6   a ) or a slotted  28  portion of a second marking wheel  27  (see  FIG. 6   b ). The lining  37  is preferably a material such as, but not limited to: foam, rubber, or the like. The marking assembly  30  is also preferably fabricated from a similar material as the frame body  22 , yet other materials may be incorporated without limiting the functions of the apparatus  10 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , section view of a connection assembly  50  taken along section line A-A of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The connection assembly  50  comprises the first connecting member  38  and a tubular second connecting member  52 , thereby providing a mating means for the marking assembly  30  to the frame body  22 . The second connecting member  52  also comprises a collar  61 , thereby providing a conventional slip union fitting to correspondingly mate the second connecting member  52  to the first connecting member  38 . A distal portion of the first connecting member  38  tapers to a smaller diameter, thereby enabling insertion into the second connecting member  52 . An exterior portion of said first connecting member  38 , superjacent to the distal end, comprises a connecting member attachment  53  which comprises a conventional threaded means to engage a top distal end portion if the second connecting member  52 . Once the first connecting member  38  engages the second connecting member  52 , the collar is preferably slid along the second connecting member  52  thereto threadably engage the connecting member attachment  53  thereon the first connecting member. The collar  51  is then rotated thereto fasten the connecting members  38 ,  52  together. The second connecting member  52  and collar  51  are preferably fabricated from an identical material as the frame body  22 , yet other materials may be utilized without limiting the functions of the apparatus  10 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a section view of the clamp assembly  60  taken along section line A-A of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a pair of clamp assemblies  60 , thereby providing an attachment means for the pair of marking assembly  30  and connection assembly  50  to the frame  20 . The clamp assembly  60  comprises the second connecting member  52 , an insulator  63 , and a rectangular slider plate  64 . An end portion of the second connecting member  52  is fastened to the front portion of the frame assembly  20 . A “T”-shaped slider plate  64  is an integral part of the second connecting member  52  and provides the connection to the frame assembly  20 , specifically to a clamp plate  62 , thereby providing a sliding means to the marking assembly  30 . The slider plate  64  comprises a pair of insulators  63 , thereby tightly securing the connection of the clamp plate  62  to the slider plate  64 . The insulators  63  are preferably fabricated from a resilient material such as, but not limited to: plastic, rubber, or the like. The clamp plates  62  are installed thereinside of the clamp channel  61  and are free to slide in a horizontal position, thereby providing a user-adjustable means to the marking assembly  30 . Each clamp plate  62  comprises a pair of clamp apertures  66  and is located within the clamp channel  61  thereon the front portion of the frame assembly  20 . The second connecting member  52  and slider plate  64  are inserted into the clamp channel  61  thereagainst the clamp plate  62 , thereby enabling the slider pate  64  and insulators  63  to engage an exterior surface of the clamp channel  61 . 
     A pair of clamp plate fasteners  65  (see  FIG. 1 ) is inserted into the clamp apertures  66  thereto secure the slider plate  64  to the clamp plate  62  at a desired location determined by the user&#39;s  90  preference and works in conjunction with the abovementioned scale  70 . The clamp plate fasteners  65  are inserted through the clamp plate  62  and friction fit to a rear surface of the clamp channel  61 . The clamp plate fasteners  65  are a conventional fastening device such as, but not limited to: screws, latches, or the like. The user  90  utilizes the scale  70  to determine an appropriate position marking assembly  30 . The slider plate  64 , clamp plate  62 , and clamp channel  61  are preferably fabricated from similar materials as the frame body  22 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 6   a , a front view the first marking wheel  25  of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The first marking wheel  25  is a conventional quick release wheel utilized for bicycles, strollers, and the like which comprises a lever  80 , a cam  81 , a pair of springs  82 , a shaft  83 , a wheel fastener  84 , and a hub  85 . Said first marking wheel  25  also comprises a plurality of dimples  26 , thereby providing up to six (6) indentations thereto collect and disperse chalk  32  in a dot-like pattern. Said dimples  26  are located at an intermediate lateral position and are equally spaced in a radial direction. The first marking wheel  25  is attached to the marking assembly therewith the abovementioned fork  36 . Said first marking wheel  25  is preferably fabricated from a hard plastic, rubber, or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 6   b , a front view the second marking wheel  27  of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The second marking wheel  27 , like the first marking wheel  25 , is a conventional quick release wheel utilized for bicycles, strollers, and the like which comprises a lever  80 , cam  81 , a pair of springs  82 , a shaft  83 , a wheel fastener  84 , and a hub  85 . Said second marking wheel  27  also comprises a slot  28 , thereby providing a slit thereto collect and disperse chalk  32  in a solid line. Said slot  28  is located at an intermediate lateral position in a radial direction. The second marking wheel  27  is attached to the marking assembly therewith the abovementioned fork  36 . The second marking wheel  27  is preferably fabricated from a hard plastic, rubber, or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 7 , a front environmental view of the apparatus  10  depicting the second marking wheel  27 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  also comprises a pair of second marking wheels for utilization in lieu of the first marking wheels  25 . As depicted herein the second marking wheels  27  are mounted to each marking assembly  30  as abovementioned. Each second marking wheel  27  creates a pair of parallel solid linear chalk line  95 , thereby enabling the user to temporarily mark a desired surface with chalk  32 . 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the apparatus  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . 
     The method of installing and utilizing the apparatus  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: acquiring the apparatus  10 ; adjusting the handle assembly  40  to a desired length via the adjustment pin  44  and adjustment apertures  45 ; installing the first marking wheels  25  via fastening the fork fasteners  35  to the pair of forks  36  thereon the marking assemble  60 ; utilizing the scale  70  to position the marking assembly  30  to a desired distance; fastening the slider plate  64  to the clamp plate  62  therewith clamp plate fasteners  65 ; engaging the first connecting member  38  to the second connecting member  52  and tightening the collar  51  to secure together; unfastening a guide fastener  21   a  from the fastener securing means  21   b , thereby positioning the guide arm  21  to a desired guiding position on a line strip  100  as necessary; engaging the chalk containers  31  therewith the vertical dispensing pipe  34 , thereby enabling the chalk  32  to dispense into the vertical dispensing pipe  34  and dimples  26  thereon the first marking wheels  25 ; directing the apparatus  10  to a desired location via the handle portion  41  thereon the handle assembly  40  via rotating the rear wheels  24  and first marking wheels  25 ; dispensing chalk  32  onto the dimples  26 , thereby creating a pair of dot-like chalk lines  95 ; refilling the chalk containers  31  therewith chalk  32  as necessary; utilizing the apparatus  10  as necessary; storing appropriately when finished; enjoying the ease of arranging parallel hashed marks on parking lots. 
     The method of installing and utilizing the apparatus  10  therewith the second marking wheels  27  may be achieved by performing the following steps: acquiring the apparatus  10 ; adjusting the handle assembly  40  to a desired length via the adjustment pin  44  and adjustment apertures  45 ; installing the second marking wheels  27  via fastening the fork fasteners  35  to the pair of forks  36  thereon the marking assemble  60 ; utilizing the scale  70  to position the marking assembly  30  to a desired distance; fastening the slider plate  64  to the clamp plate  62  therewith clamp plate fasteners  65 ; engaging the first connecting member  38  to the second connecting member  52  and tightening the collar  51  to secure together; unfastening a guide fastener  21   a  from the fastener securing means  21   b , thereby positioning the guide arm  21  to a desired guiding position on a line strip  100  as necessary; engaging the chalk containers  31  therewith the vertical dispensing pipe  34 , thereby enabling the chalk  32  to dispense into the vertical dispensing pipe  34  and slot  28  thereon the second marking wheels  27 ; directing the apparatus  10  to a desired location via the handle portion  41  thereon the handle assembly  40  via rotating the rear wheels  24  and second marking wheels  27 ; dispensing chalk  32  onto the slots  28 , thereby creating a pair of solid chalk lines  95 ; refilling the chalk containers  31  therewith chalk  32  as necessary; utilizing the apparatus  10  as necessary; storing appropriately when finished; enjoying the ease of arranging parallel hashed marks on parking lots. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

Technology Classification (CPC): 4