
Gerald P. Tolin
Examiner (ID: 182)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2103 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2103, 2105, 2104, 2504, 2835, 2899, 2107, 3201, 3621 |
| Total Applications | 2170 |
| Issued Applications | 1900 |
| Pending Applications | 26 |
| Abandoned Applications | 244 |
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