
Stephen J. Ralis
Examiner (ID: 11322, Phone: (571)272-6227 , Office: P/3992 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3742 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3992, 3742 |
| Total Applications | 508 |
| Issued Applications | 195 |
| Pending Applications | 72 |
| Abandoned Applications | 247 |
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