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Note 12 - Research and Development
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
12.           RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Company expenses all costs related to product research and development as incurred.  The Company incurred $1,049,913 and $1,138,520 of expense during the three months ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in connection with its research and development activities.  These amounts are net of reimbursements related to certain research and development contracts.  Such reimbursements totaled $0 and $45,788 for the three months ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The net fees are accounted for in the “Research and Development Expenses” section of the consolidated statements of operations.