Patent ID: 6543553
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in drilling oil and gas production wells or water injection wells with a drill string including a drill bit, the apparatus comprising:a hollow body for receiving a drill bit; an adapter cooperatively joined to the hollow body; at least two tubes forming a first leg for drilling a first bore hole and a second leg for drilling a second bore hole, the at least two tubes having exits and extending from at least one of the hollow body and adapter to respective distal ends with the exits being sufficiently spaced and directed apart such that the first and second bore holes may be drilled there through without having to first complete one of the bore holes; and a removable guide positioned within at least one of the hollow body and adapter to direct a drill bit into one of the legs and being configured to engage the adapter in two positions for directing a drill bit into one of the legs.