
Richard A. Smith
Examiner (ID: 13367, Phone: (571)272-2251 , Office: P/2855 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2859 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2859, 2841, 2855, 2856 |
| Total Applications | 1717 |
| Issued Applications | 1325 |
| Pending Applications | 39 |
| Abandoned Applications | 356 |
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