
Donald E. Mcelheny Jr.
Examiner (ID: 250)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2305 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2305, 2311, 2318, 2899, 2857, 2761, 2101, 2764, 2603, 2411, 2862, 2615 |
| Total Applications | 2292 |
| Issued Applications | 1881 |
| Pending Applications | 169 |
| Abandoned Applications | 242 |
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