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Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets

Note 4. Intangible Assets

 

As of September 30, 2020, intangible assets consist of patent costs of $768,138, trademarks of $117,008 and accumulated amortization of $441,728.

 

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

 

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 patents, which is December 2025. The amount charged to amortization was $15,902 and $15,902 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $47,707 and $47,707 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Estimated future amortization expense related to patents as of September 30, 2020, is as follows:

 

    Total Amortization  
Years ending December 31,        
2020 (three months remaining)   $ 16,105  
2021     64,422  
2022     64,422  
2023     64,422  
2024     64,217  
Later years     52,822  
    $ 326,410