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15. INSURANCE CLAIM RECEIVABLE
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements  
16. INSURANCE CLAIM RECEIVABLE

Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy that affected the northeastern United States, the Company sustained damage to inventory maintained in a public warehouse in New Jersey.  The Company is insured for losses of up to $500,000.  The Company has submitted a claim for $353,000 under this policy and a corresponding receivable has been recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets.  The insurance carrier has acknowledged the claim and has confirmed that payment of the claim will be forthcoming.