5. Patents

The Company has multiple filed patents in various stages toward issuance. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had capitalized $306,995 and $298,945, respectively, in patent related costs. One patent was issued in July 2025. There was no amortization expense on patents during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company anticipates amortization expense over the next five years will be immaterial to the Company.