
William H. Mcculloch Jr.
Examiner (ID: 15614, Phone: (571)272-2818 , Office: P/3714 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3714 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3714, 3715 |
| Total Applications | 857 |
| Issued Applications | 467 |
| Pending Applications | 96 |
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