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Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets

Note 4. Intangible Assets

 

As of September 30, 2021, intangible assets consist of patent costs of $768,138, trademarks of $124,285 and accumulated amortization of $506,149.

 

As of December 31, 2020, intangible assets consist of patent costs of $768,138, trademarks of $119,911 and accumulated amortization of $457,833.

 

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 $16,105 and $15,902 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $48,316 and $47,707 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

Estimated future amortization expense related to patents as of September 30, 2021, is as follows:

 

 

   Total Amortization 
Years ending December 31,    
2021  $16,105 
2022   64,421 
2023   64,421 
2024   64,219 
2025   52,823 
Intangible asset, net of amortization  $261,989