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PATENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
PATENTS

7. Patents  

 

  

2022

Cost

   Accumulated
Amortization
  

2022

Net

 
Patents  $195,725   $195,725   $      - 

 

  

2021

Cost

   Accumulated
Amortization
  

2021

Net

 
Patents  $208,079   $194,380   $13,699 

 

Decrease in 2022 cost was due to currency conversion. The cost as of December 31, 2022 in Canadian dollars is $265,102 (2021 - $265,102 CAD).

 

Amount of amortization for 2022 was $13,699 (2021 - $16,438) and is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.