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Note 11 - Research and Development
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
11.        RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Company expenses all costs related to product research and development as incurred.   The Company incurred $2,237,865 and $1,850,599 of expense during the six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in connection with its research and development activities.  These costs are net of reimbursements related to certain research and development contracts.  Such reimbursements totaled $45,788 and $137,364 for the six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The net fees are accounted for in the “Research and Development Expenses” section of the consolidated statements of operations.