
William E. Wayner
Examiner (ID: 14430)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3404 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3404, 2899, 3744, 3727 |
| Total Applications | 2720 |
| Issued Applications | 2448 |
| Pending Applications | 77 |
| Abandoned Applications | 195 |
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