Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving the formation of multiple lateral wells in new and pre-existing wellbores, and positive, selective reentry of each lateral well. The apparatus comprises a tubular assembly, which includes an adjustable coupling device and a packer. The method comprises the use of the tubular assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for improving the formation of multiple lateral wells in a new wellbore and positive, selective reentry of each lateral well. The apparatus functions as an orienting sleeve which is attached to the lower end of the casing used to line the wellbore. The orienting sleeve includes a first end connected to one end of the casing, a second end having a plunger valve, a longitudinal reference point and a lateral reference point. The orienting sleeve cooperates with a sealing member and an orienting member. The sealing member is used to transfer cement from a surface above the wellbore to an area between the casing and the wellbore. The orienting member is used to effectively form multiple lateral wells through the casing or pre-formed openings in the casing. Thus, the orienting sleeve effectively secures the casing to the wellbore and improves the formation of multiple lateral wells using one or more pre-formed openings in the casing.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for forming and reentering multiple lateral wells through a wall of a common well bore. The system includes an anchor, an orienting member, an extension member, a diverter and a probe releasably connected by one or more unilateral connections and a multilateral connection. The unilateral connection restricts rotational and translational movement of the system upon makeup, and maintains alignment between components thus joined in a single direction. The multilateral connection also restricts rotational and translational movement of the system upon makeup, however, enables alignment between components thus joined in multiple directions. Thus, use of the system enables lateral orientation of the diverter at multiple positions, positioning the diverter at multiple longitudinal positions and selective reentry of each lateral well formed.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for forming and reentering multiple lateral wells through a wall of a common well bore. The system includes an anchor, an orienting member, an extension member, a diverter and a probe releasably connected by one or more unilateral connections and a multilateral connection. The unilateral connection restricts rotational and translational movement of the system upon makeup, and maintains alignment between components thus joined in a single direction. The multilateral connection also restricts rotational and translational movement of the system upon makeup, however, enables alignment between components thus joined in multiple directions. Thus, use of the system enables lateral orientation of the diverter at multiple positions, positioning the diverter at multiple longitudinal positions and selective reentry of each lateral well formed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for utilizing a flexible tubing string (18) for forming and isolating a lateral entrance opening (23) to a lateral bore hole (25) from a main bore hole (10). A packer (38) mounted on the lower end of a tubular guide (40) has an elbow (56) between an upper central entrance opening (58) and a side exit opening (60). The packer (38) and tubular guide (40) are lowered within the main bore hole (10) to a predetermined depth and azimuth for side exit opening (60) which is positioned adjacent the proposed lateral bore hole (25). Packer (38) is then inflated. The flexible tubing string (18) having a hole forming member on its lower end is lowered within tubular guide (40) and elbow (56) for forming the lateral entrance opening (23, 24) for the lateral bore hole (25) with opening (23, 24) isolated.