Note 11 - Research and Development	9 Months Ended
Note 11 - Research and Development	May 31, 2014
Research and Development [Abstract]
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]	11. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Company expenses costs related to product research and development as incurred. The Company incurred $3,342,497 and $2,853,250 of expense during the nine months ended May 31, 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 $206,046 for the nine months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The net fees are accounted for in the “Research and Development Expenses” section of the consolidated statements of operations.

The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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