
Douglas A Hess
Examiner (ID: 13544, Phone: (571)272-6915 , Office: P/3651 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3652, 3107, 3651, 3612, 3617, 2167 |
| Total Applications | 2818 |
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| Pending Applications | 138 |
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