Abstract: A directional drilling apparatus for mounting a drill bit on a rotatable drill support comprises a member for transmitting rotation from the drill support to a drill bit, and a body mounted to the member. The body is configurable to offset a portion of the member relative to an axis of the body such that directional drilling may be achieved.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 3, 2009
Assignee:
Technology Ventures Ltd.
Inventors:
Craig Mackay, Simon Fraser, James Adam Hewson