
James D. Sells
Examiner (ID: 10662, Phone: (571)272-1237 , Office: P/1745 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 1791, 1304, 1734, 1745 |
| Total Applications | 2857 |
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| Pending Applications | 159 |
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