John K Ford
Examiner (ID: 4921)
Most Active Art Unit | 3407 |
Art Unit(s) | 3407, 3784, 3743, 3406, 3753, 3744, 3405, 2743 |
Total Applications | 2062 |
Issued Applications | 1392 |
Pending Applications | 55 |
Abandoned Applications | 516 |
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