Stephen M Hepperle
Examiner (ID: 9216)
Most Active Art Unit | 3407 |
Art Unit(s) | 3407, 3700, 3753 |
Total Applications | 2621 |
Issued Applications | 2150 |
Pending Applications | 140 |
Abandoned Applications | 300 |
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