SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 5)
Epigen, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
294259 10 G
(CUSIP Number)
Colin K. Harley, Harley & Deickler, P.O. Box 264 Woodbury, CT 06798
203-263-2469
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G
to report the acquisition that is subject to this Schedule 13D, and is filing
this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the
following box [_].
Note. Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule
13d-7(b) for the other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
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CUSIP NO. 294259 10 G 13D Page 2 of 2 Pages
1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS - Donald C. Fresne
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)[_]
(b)[X]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* - Conversion of debt owed by Issuer to Reporting Person
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E) [_]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION - UNITED STATES
NUMBER OF 7. SOLE VOTING POWER - 2,949,873
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 8. SHARED VOTING POWER - 0
OWNED BY
EACH 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 2,949,873
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON - 2,949,873
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [_]
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) - 51.88%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* - IN
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
7/12/99
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(Date)
/s/Donald C. Fresne
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(Signature)
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Donald C. Fresne, CEO
President, Chairman
