
William W. Lewis
Examiner (ID: 11552)
| Most Active Art Unit | 3731 |
| Art Unit(s) | 2899, 3309, 3306, 3731 |
| Total Applications | 1277 |
| Issued Applications | 996 |
| Pending Applications | 119 |
| Abandoned Applications | 162 |
Applications
| Application number | Title of the application | Filing Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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