
Stephen Luther Blau
Examiner (ID: 14211, Phone: (571)272-4406 , Office: P/3711 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3304, 3711 |
| Total Applications | 2532 |
| Issued Applications | 1715 |
| Pending Applications | 84 |
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