
Daniel T Pihulic
Examiner (ID: 4521, Phone: (571)272-6977 , Office: P/3645 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3645 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3645, 2201, 2735, 3662, 2202, 3642, 2899 |
| Total Applications | 3637 |
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