
Paul E. Patton
Examiner (ID: 16647, Phone: (571)272-9762 , Office: P/2822 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2809, 2112, 2822 |
| Total Applications | 977 |
| Issued Applications | 886 |
| Pending Applications | 1 |
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