
April Rivas
Examiner (ID: 18484, Phone: (571)270-0232 , Office: P/2921 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2913, 2921, 2924 |
| Total Applications | 1485 |
| Issued Applications | 1454 |
| Pending Applications | 6 |
| Abandoned Applications | 30 |
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