
Stephen M. Hepperle
Supervisory Patent Examiner (ID: 15759, Phone: (571)272-4913 , Office: P/3700 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3407 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3700, 3753, 3407 |
| Total Applications | 2621 |
| Issued Applications | 2150 |
| Pending Applications | 140 |
| Abandoned Applications | 331 |
Applications
| Application number | Title of the application | Filing Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/747905 | ELECTRIC FAUCET VALVE OPERATOR ADAPTER | Aug 18, 1991 | Abandoned |
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