
Walter H. Swanson
Examiner (ID: 2415, Phone: (571)270-3322 , Office: P/2823 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 2823, 2815, 2809, 4137 |
| Total Applications | 1143 |
| Issued Applications | 886 |
| Pending Applications | 77 |
| Abandoned Applications | 216 |
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