
Michael H. Thaler
Examiner (ID: 83)
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| Art Unit(s) | 3306, 3731, 3309, 3305, 3303, 2899, 3727 |
| Total Applications | 2217 |
| Issued Applications | 1475 |
| Pending Applications | 159 |
| Abandoned Applications | 583 |
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