
Gary L. Laxton
Examiner (ID: 12209, Phone: (571)272-2079 , Office: P/2838 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2838 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2838, 2896 |
| Total Applications | 2600 |
| Issued Applications | 2250 |
| Pending Applications | 149 |
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