
Christopher Wait
Examiner (ID: 19505, Phone: (571)270-5976 , Office: P/2672 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2682, 2683, 2672, 2625, 2681 |
| Total Applications | 732 |
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| Pending Applications | 56 |
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