
Michael B. Kreiner
Examiner (ID: 4464, Phone: (571)270-5379 , Office: P/3644 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 4174, 3642, 3644 |
| Total Applications | 910 |
| Issued Applications | 763 |
| Pending Applications | 65 |
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