
Benjamin J. Smith
Examiner (ID: 510, Phone: (571)270-3825 , Office: P/2144 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2144 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2145, 2172, 2144, 2176 |
| Total Applications | 432 |
| Issued Applications | 251 |
| Pending Applications | 46 |
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