Wycoff Company reported the following in the long-term asset section of its balance sheet:

Dec. 31, Year 2 Dec. 31, Year 1

Equipment, net of depreciation of $120,000 and 105,000,

respectively $167,500 and $182,500 Patent, 

net of amortization of $34,650 and $31,050,

respectively 88,000 and 92,500 

The company uses the straight-line method to depreciate and amortize all of its operating assets. No new long-term assets were acquired nor sold during the year. How much amortization expense did Wycoff recognize during Year 2?