
Christopher Wait
Examiner (ID: 4453, Phone: (571)270-5976 , Office: P/2672 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2682, 2625, 2681, 2672, 2683 |
| Total Applications | 717 |
| Issued Applications | 592 |
| Pending Applications | 51 |
| Abandoned Applications | 97 |
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