
Thomas P. Ingram
Examiner (ID: 17280, Phone: (571)272-7864 , Office: P/3668 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3668 |
| Total Applications | 670 |
| Issued Applications | 565 |
| Pending Applications | 46 |
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