
Ricky D. Shafer
Examiner (ID: 6269, Phone: (571)272-2320 , Office: P/2872 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2872, 2507 |
| Total Applications | 2489 |
| Issued Applications | 1822 |
| Pending Applications | 155 |
| Abandoned Applications | 537 |
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