
Nathan K. Ford
Examiner (ID: 18310, Phone: (571)270-1880 , Office: P/1716 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 1716 |
| Art Unit(s) | 1792, 1716, 1712 |
| Total Applications | 751 |
| Issued Applications | 214 |
| Pending Applications | 108 |
| Abandoned Applications | 455 |
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