
William H. Matthews
Examiner (ID: 224, Phone: (571)272-4753 , Office: P/3774 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3774 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3738, 3774 |
| Total Applications | 1319 |
| Issued Applications | 823 |
| Pending Applications | 115 |
| Abandoned Applications | 400 |
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