
Gregory T. Prather
Examiner (ID: 17269, Phone: (571)270-5412 , Office: P/3658 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 4127, 3658, 3618, 3656 |
| Total Applications | 652 |
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| Pending Applications | 56 |
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