
Chad G. Erdman
Examiner (ID: 12806, Phone: (571)270-0177 , Office: P/2115 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2116, 2121, 2115 |
| Total Applications | 669 |
| Issued Applications | 494 |
| Pending Applications | 73 |
| Abandoned Applications | 115 |
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