
Brian E. Miller
Examiner (ID: 15798, Phone: (571)272-7578 , Office: P/2688 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2688 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2627, 2687, 2512, 2652, 2754, 2688 |
| Total Applications | 2232 |
| Issued Applications | 1819 |
| Pending Applications | 48 |
| Abandoned Applications | 372 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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