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Note 3 - Segment Reporting (Details) - Segment Revenue, Operating Profit and Total Assets - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | $ 190,516 | $ 605,943 | $ 807,139 | $ 1,055,344 | $ 1,288,985 |  | $ 1,124,836
Gross Profit | 156,265 | 55,313 | (311,594) | 72,686 | 97,595 |  | 3,224
Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Assets | 826,350 |  | 826,350 |  | 2,560,940 | [1] | $ 3,465,405
Distribution [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 168,351 | 605,943 | 630,974 | 1,055,344 |  |  |
Gross Profit | 148,146 | $ 55,313 | (252,219) | $ 72,686 |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Assets | 826,087 |  | 826,087 |  | $ 2,560,940 |  |
Installation [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 22,165 |  | 176,165 |  |  |  |
Gross Profit | 8,120 |  | (59,375) |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Assets | $ 263 |  | $ 263 |  |  |  |
[1] | The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date.

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