SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No.: __)
AMERICAN PETROLEUM GROUP, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.0001
(Title of Class of Securities)
028864 10 6
(CUSIP Number)
JAMES W. ZIMBLER
234 EAST COLLEGE AVENUE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
(814) 234-0212
(Name Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the
acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ].
Note. Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with
the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be
sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided on a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934
("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but
shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however see the Notes)
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No.: 028864 10 6
1 Name of Reporting Person
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person
JAMES W. ZIMBLER
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [X] (b) [ ]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED [ ]
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
Not Applicable
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
UNITED STATES
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
Number of 500,000
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
Owned by 1,348,750
Each ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting Person 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
With 500,000
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,348,750
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
500,000
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12 CHECK BOX IF THAT AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES _ _ _ _ _
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.7%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN, HC
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Item 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
The class of securities to which this statement relates in the common
stock, $0.001 par value (the "Common Stock") of American Petroleum Group, Inc.,
located at 1400 N Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
(a) - (c)
Name Principal Occupation Employer Address
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James W. Zimbler Consultant Self 234 E. College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(d) None
(e) None
(f) United States
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
Issued pursuant to Compensation Agreement with Issuer
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
Purpose of issuance was as part of compensation for serving as
Director and General Counsel of Issuer
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
(a) Aggregate Number and Percentage of Securities. The
Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of 500,000 shares of
Common Stock of the Issuer, representing approximately 14.7%
of the Issuer's common stock (based upon 3,740,000 shares of
common stock outstanding at November 19, 2004).
(b) Power to Vote and Dispose. The Reporting Person has sole
voting and dispositive power over the 50,000 shares
beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.
(c) Transactions Within the Past 60 Days. Except as noted
herein, the Reporting Person has not effected any other
transactions in the Issuer's securities, including shares of
the Issuer's common stock, within sixty (60) days preceding
the date hereof.
(d) Certain Rights of Other Persons. Not Applicable
(e) Date Ceased to be a 5% Owner. Not Applicable
ITEM 6.
CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH
RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
Not Applicable
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Not Applicable
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.
Dated as of December 29, 2004
/s/ James W. Zimbler
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James W. Zimbler