
Tom V. Sheng
Examiner (ID: 17018, Phone: (571)272-7684 , Office: P/2628 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 2628 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2673, 2677, 2628, 2692, 2629 |
| Total Applications | 1432 |
| Issued Applications | 1264 |
| Pending Applications | 60 |
| Abandoned Applications | 127 |
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