
Terry L. Melius
Examiner (ID: 569)
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| Art Unit(s) | 3671, 3501, OPQA, 3628, 3506, 3616 |
| Total Applications | 1437 |
| Issued Applications | 1342 |
| Pending Applications | 25 |
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