
Edward J. Webman
Examiner (ID: 8225)
| Most Active Art Unit | 1617 |
| Art Unit(s) | 1617, 2899, 1621, 3617, 1616, 1615, 1501, 1502 |
| Total Applications | 1435 |
| Issued Applications | 869 |
| Pending Applications | 171 |
| Abandoned Applications | 394 |
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