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F. INTANGIBLE ASSETS - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Gross Amount | $ 6,001 | $ 5,460
Accumulated amortization | (2,008) | (1,560)
Intangible assets, net | 3,993 | 3,900
Patents [Member] |  |
Gross Amount | 5,987 | 5,446
Accumulated amortization | (1,997) | (1,551)
Intangible assets, net | 3,990 | 3,895
Trademarks [Member] |  |
Gross Amount | 14 | 14
Accumulated amortization | (11) | (9)
Intangible assets, net | $ 3 | $ 5

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