
William M. Pierce
Examiner (ID: 9353, Phone: (571)272-4414 , Office: P/3711 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3711 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3711, 3304 |
| Total Applications | 2373 |
| Issued Applications | 1402 |
| Pending Applications | 117 |
| Abandoned Applications | 862 |
Applications
| Application number | Title of the application | Filing Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/682479 | TELESCOPING NEEDLE SHIELD | Jul 16, 1996 | Abandoned |
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| 08/663319 | SYRINGE | Jul 1, 1996 | Abandoned |
| 08/674047 | SYRINGE FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES | Jun 30, 1996 | Abandoned |
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| 08/662889 | HYPODERMIC CANNULA | Jun 12, 1996 | Abandoned |
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