
Matthew E. Zimmerman
Examiner (ID: 10964, Phone: (571)270-5278 , Office: P/3684 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3625, 3683, 3684, 3688 |
| Total Applications | 746 |
| Issued Applications | 445 |
| Pending Applications | 28 |
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