
Michael F. Whalen
Examiner (ID: 4429, Phone: (571)270-7747 , Office: P/3665 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3665 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3661, 3665, 3664 |
| Total Applications | 463 |
| Issued Applications | 286 |
| Pending Applications | 48 |
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