
Eric W. Shepperd
Examiner (ID: 12031, Phone: (571)270-5654 , Office: P/2492 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2453, 2492, 2456 |
| Total Applications | 630 |
| Issued Applications | 478 |
| Pending Applications | 40 |
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