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Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets

Note 4. Intangible Assets

 

As of December 31, 2019, intangible assets consist of patent costs of $764,891, trademarks of $108,632 and accumulated amortization of $394,020.

 

As of December 31, 2018, intangible assets consist of patent costs of $764,891, trademarks of $103,309 and accumulated amortization of $330,411.

 

The amounts carried on the balance sheet represent cost to acquire, legal fees and similar costs relating to the patents incurred by the Company. Amortization is calculated through the expiration date of the patent, which is December 2025. The amount charged to expenses for amortization of the patent costs was $63,610 and $63,610 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

Estimated future amortization expense related to patents as of December 31, 2019, is as follows:

 

    Total Amortization  
Years ending December 31,        
2020   $ 63,610  
2021     63,610  
2022     63,610  
2023     63,610  
Later years     116,431  
    $ 370,871