
Christopher D. Birkhimer
Examiner (ID: 2273, Phone: (571)270-1178 , Office: P/2136 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2136 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2186, 2136, 2138 |
| Total Applications | 640 |
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| Pending Applications | 57 |
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