
Spencer E. Bell
Examiner (ID: 12019, Phone: (571)272-9888 , Office: P/1711 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 1711 |
| Art Unit(s) | RD00, 1711 |
| Total Applications | 833 |
| Issued Applications | 476 |
| Pending Applications | 111 |
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