PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS (Schedule of patents and trademarks) (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Patents and trademarks | $ 293,585 | $ 280,490 |
| Less: Accumulated amortization | (231,987) | (226,619) |
| Patents and trademarks, Net | 61,598 | 53,871 |
| Amortization of patents | $ 5,368 | $ 5,392 |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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