
Kirk W. Hermann
Examiner (ID: 12328, Phone: (571)270-3891 , Office: P/2622 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2692 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2619, 2629, 2626, 2694, 2622, 2623, 2692, 2621 |
| Total Applications | 692 |
| Issued Applications | 530 |
| Pending Applications | 57 |
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