
Kevin H. Sprenger
Examiner (ID: 6769, Phone: (571)272-9424 , Office: P/2838 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2838 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2838 |
| Total Applications | 293 |
| Issued Applications | 246 |
| Pending Applications | 0 |
| Abandoned Applications | 48 |
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