
Richard B. Franklin
Examiner (ID: 16199, Phone: (571)272-0669 , Office: P/2181 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2181 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2181 |
| Total Applications | 825 |
| Issued Applications | 667 |
| Pending Applications | 47 |
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