
Eric W. Thomas
Examiner (ID: 13316)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2848 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2831, 2847, 2848, 2835 |
| Total Applications | 2367 |
| Issued Applications | 1925 |
| Pending Applications | 173 |
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