
Scott E. Sonners
Examiner (ID: 11150, Phone: (571)270-7504 , Office: P/2617 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2613 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2678, 4175, 2628, 2613, 2617 |
| Total Applications | 448 |
| Issued Applications | 298 |
| Pending Applications | 38 |
| Abandoned Applications | 120 |
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