
Shane M. Thomas
Examiner (ID: 12007, Phone: (571)272-4188 , Office: P/3903 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3903 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2186, 3903 |
| Total Applications | 32199 |
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| Pending Applications | 30605 |
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