The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization related to acquired intangible assets as of September, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows (Details) - USD ($) |
Sep. 30, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Finite-Lived Patents, Gross | $ 1,444,000 | $ 1,578,000 |
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 7,934,000 | 7,848,000 |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (6,490,000) | (6,270,000) |
| Finite-Lived Patents, Gross | $ 1,444,000 | $ 1,578,000 |
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- Definition Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of the costs pertaining to the exclusive legal rights granted to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Such costs may have been expended to directly apply and receive patent rights, or to acquire such rights. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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