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Acquisition - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Fair value assumptions, Weighted average cost of capital | 15.50% |
Fair value key assumptions | Key assumptions include (1) a weighted average cost of capital of 15.5%; (2) a range of earnings projections from $110,000-$700,000 and (3) a range of contract renewal probability from 30%-100%. |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Fair value assumptions, Earnings projections | $ 110,000 |
Fair value assumptions, Contract renewal probability | 30.00% |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Fair value assumptions, Earnings projections | $ 700,000 |
Fair value assumptions, Contract renewal probability | 100.00% |
RITEC [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Completion date of acquisition | Jun. 19, 2015 |
Date of asset purchase agreement | Jun. 18, 2015 |
Purchase price of the acquisition | $ 7,360,000 |
Amount held in escrow related to business acquisition | $ 750,000 |
Duration of escrow deposits | 12 months |
General and administrative expenses |  | $ 109,000
Estimated inventory purchase | $ 150,000 |
Percentage of royalties on sale price of products | 7.50% |
Initial royalty payment period | 5 years |
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes | $ 3,530,000 |

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