
Joseph Saunders Jr.
Examiner (ID: 5407, Phone: (571)270-1063 , Office: P/2655 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2655, 2615, 2652, 2651, 2614, 2692 |
| Total Applications | 899 |
| Issued Applications | 604 |
| Pending Applications | 80 |
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