
Ralph A. Lewis
Examiner (ID: 17094, Phone: (571)272-4712 , Office: P/3732 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3732 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3772, 3732, 3303 |
| Total Applications | 2446 |
| Issued Applications | 1624 |
| Pending Applications | 224 |
| Abandoned Applications | 613 |
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