
Cai Y. Chen
Examiner (ID: 4729, Phone: (571)270-5679 , Office: P/2425 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2425 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2425 |
| Total Applications | 998 |
| Issued Applications | 757 |
| Pending Applications | 44 |
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