
Eric A. Rust
Examiner (ID: 10852, Phone: (571)270-3380 , Office: P/2674 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2625, 2674, 2682 |
| Total Applications | 620 |
| Issued Applications | 458 |
| Pending Applications | 3 |
| Abandoned Applications | 162 |
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