
Frank D. Mills
Examiner (ID: 35, Phone: (571)270-3172 , Office: P/2176 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2176, 2194 |
| Total Applications | 642 |
| Issued Applications | 430 |
| Pending Applications | 44 |
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