
Michael C. Krofcheck
Examiner (ID: 704, Phone: (571)272-8193 , Office: P/2138 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2138 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2138, 2186, 2188 |
| Total Applications | 815 |
| Issued Applications | 641 |
| Pending Applications | 53 |
| Abandoned Applications | 139 |
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