
Patrick J. Connolly
Examiner (ID: 16001)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2877 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2877 |
| Total Applications | 817 |
| Issued Applications | 697 |
| Pending Applications | 57 |
| Abandoned Applications | 63 |
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