
Frank S. Chen
Examiner (ID: 9862, Phone: (571)270-7993 , Office: P/2611 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2611 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2611, 2677 |
| Total Applications | 867 |
| Issued Applications | 693 |
| Pending Applications | 71 |
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