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. __)
Epigen, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
294259 10 G
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(CUSIP Number)
Colin K. Harley, Harley & Deickler, P.O. Box 264 Woodbury, CT 06798
203-263-2469
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
July 27, 2000
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(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 - Richard E. Kent
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* - $106,141; Conversion of accrued salary and unreimbursed
insurance premiums
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 - 539,995
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 8. SHARED VOTING POWER - 0
OWNED BY
EACH 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 539,995
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON - 539,995
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [_]
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) - 2.49%
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.
08/02/00
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(Date)
/s/ Richard E. Kent
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(signature)
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Richard E. Kent
