
Frank D. Mills
Examiner (ID: 6807, Phone: (571)270-3172 , Office: P/2176 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2176, 2194 |
| Total Applications | 646 |
| Issued Applications | 433 |
| Pending Applications | 43 |
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