
James M. Pontius
Examiner (ID: 12691)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2488 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2485, 2621, 2488, 2483, 2615 |
| Total Applications | 720 |
| Issued Applications | 570 |
| Pending Applications | 40 |
| Abandoned Applications | 119 |
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