
Ashford S. Hayles
Examiner (ID: 3870)
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| Art Unit(s) | 3687, 3627 |
| Total Applications | 716 |
| Issued Applications | 467 |
| Pending Applications | 64 |
| Abandoned Applications | 193 |
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