
Nicholas J. Plionis
Examiner (ID: 7468, Phone: (571)270-3027 , Office: P/3733 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3773 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3773, 3733 |
| Total Applications | 901 |
| Issued Applications | 596 |
| Pending Applications | 93 |
| Abandoned Applications | 240 |
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