
William A. Mintel
Examiner (ID: 13881)
| Most Active Art Unit | 2508 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2508, 2899, 2503, 2811 |
| Total Applications | 1598 |
| Issued Applications | 1310 |
| Pending Applications | 23 |
| Abandoned Applications | 265 |
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