
Kent L. Bell
Examiner (ID: 7431, Phone: (571)272-0973 , Office: P/1661 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 1661, 1649, 1803 |
| Total Applications | 5429 |
| Issued Applications | 5257 |
| Pending Applications | 34 |
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