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Document and Entity Information Document
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
May 09, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name Arrhythmia Research Technology Inc /DE/  
Entity Central Index Key 0000819689  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,722,239
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 297,248 $ 749,766
Restricted cash 1,000,000 1,000,000
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $40,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 4,046,038 3,803,853
Inventories, net 2,754,309 2,335,291
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 487,756 513,197
Assets from discontinued operations 0 1,509
Total current assets 8,585,351 8,403,616
Property, plant and equipment, net 7,593,779 7,579,556
Intangible assets, net 176,977 184,517
Other assets 172,498 185,595
Total assets 16,528,605 16,353,284
Current liabilities:    
Equipment line of credit, current portion 0 85,387
Term notes payable, current portion 474,470 335,760
Accounts payable 2,121,539 2,156,031
Accrued expenses & other current liabilities 477,715 436,775
Customer deposits 317,845 341,465
Deferred revenue, current 254,965 248,559
Performance guarantee liability 1,000,000 1,000,000
Liabilities from discontinued operations, current 320,702 319,787
Total current liabilities 4,967,236 4,923,764
Long-term liabilities:    
Revolving line of credit 2,656,495 2,774,495
Equipment line of credit, net of current portion 0 538,707
Term notes payable, non-current portion 1,699,405 1,179,709
Subordinated promissory notes 424,690 417,769
Deferred revenue, non-current 166,288 172,316
Total-long term liabilities 4,946,878 5,082,996
Total liabilities 9,914,114 10,006,760
Commitments and Contingencies      
Shareholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued 0 0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,926,491 issued, 2,722,239 outstanding at March 31,2014 and December 31, 2013 39,265 39,265
Additional paid-in-capital 11,247,486 11,236,236
Treasury stock at cost, 1,204,252 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (3,272,808) (3,272,808)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 42,502 42,502
Accumulated deficit (1,441,954) (1,698,671)
Total shareholders’ equity 6,614,491 6,346,524
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 16,528,605 $ 16,353,284
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Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current $ 40,000 $ 40,000
Preferred stock, par value per share $ 1 $ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized 2,000,000 2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Common stock, par or stated value per share $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized 10,000,000 10,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued 3,926,491 3,926,491
Common stock, shares, outstanding 2,722,239 2,722,239
Treasury stock, shares 1,204,252 1,204,252
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales $ 6,029,843 $ 5,643,189
Cost of sales 4,718,557 4,691,041
Gross profit 1,311,286 952,148
Selling and marketing 291,672 240,375
General and administrative 594,631 724,130
Research and development 96,827 59,402
Total operating expenses 983,130 1,023,907
Income (loss) from continuing operations 328,156 (71,759)
Other income (expense):    
Interest expense (70,149) (10,548)
Other income (expense) 2,312 (135)
Total other expense, net (67,837) (10,683)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 260,319 (82,442)
Income tax provision (benefit) 1,177 (84,509)
Net loss from continuing operations 259,142 2,067
Discontinued Operations:    
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $0, and $5,031 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively (2,425) (7,738)
Net income (loss) $ 256,717 $ (5,671)
Earnings per share - basic    
Continuing operations $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Earnings per share - basic $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Earnings per share - diluted    
Continuing operations $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 2,722,239 2,704,239
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 2,777,739 2,704,239
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Consolidated Statements of Operations Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Loss Parenthetical [Abstract]    
Tax benefit, discontinued operations $ 0 $ 5,031
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $ 256,717 $ (5,671)
Loss from discontinued operations 2,425 7,738
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 385,359 337,426
Non-cash interest expense 6,921 0
Share-based compensation expense 11,250 14,246
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (242,185) 24,840
Inventories (419,018) (344,549)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,441 122,391
Other non-current assets 13,097 (41,921)
Accounts payable (34,492) (24,940)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 23,724 56,013
Other non-current liabilities (6,028) (21,069)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 23,211 124,504
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations (1,509) (46,178)
Net cash provided by operating activities 21,702 78,326
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (391,738) (63,568)
Cash paid for patents and trademarks (303) (32,828)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations (392,041) (96,396)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations 0 78,814
Net cash used in investing activities (392,041) (17,582)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from (payments on) revolving line of credit, net (118,000) 0
Proceeds from equipment line of credit 116,905 0
Payments on term notes payable (82,593) (186,657)
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations (83,688) (186,657)
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations 0 (41,183)
Net cash used in financing activities (83,688) (227,840)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (454,027) (167,096)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 751,275 508,590
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 297,248 341,494
Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at end of period 0 21,503
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period 297,248 319,991
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (unaudited)    
Cash paid for interest 59,632 10,536
Non-cash activities:    
Acquisition of equipment with equipment notes 0 272,500
Equipment line of credit converted to term debt $ 740,999 $ 0
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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of presentation [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements (the "financial statements") include the accounts of Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc (“ART”) and its subsidiaries, Micron and WirelessDx (collectively, the “Company”). WirelessDx is presented herein as discontinued operations. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. ("ART") and subsidiaries (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on March 21, 2014. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The Company's balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.
The information presented reflects, in the opinion of the management of the Company, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial results for the interim periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Note 2 - Operating Matters & Liquidity Operating Matters and liquidity (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Operating Matters and Liquidity [Abstract]  
Operating Matters and Liquidity
Operating Matters and Liquidity
The Company experienced net operating losses in 2013 and 2012, primarily as a result of discontinued operations. The Company believes that cash flows from its operations, together with its existing working capital and other resources, will be sufficient to fund operations at current levels and repay debt obligations over the next twelve months.
The Company's equipment line of credit of $1,000,000 expired on March 29, 2014 and converted into a term loan with a principal balance of $740,999 to be paid in equal payments consisting of both principal and interest over the next five years. The Company is exploring additional financing for a new equipment line of credit to assist with the Company's capital equipment investments over the next 12 months. Should the Company be unable to secure additional financing for its equipment needs, the Company may not be able to meet certain growth plans requiring investment in capital equipment.
The Company believes that cash flows from its operations, together with its existing working capital and other resources, will be sufficient to fund operations at current levels and repay debt obligations over the next twelve months and beyond. The Company continues to develop opportunities within new and existing channels where the Company can maximize its return on investments in capital equipment, research and development, marketing and human resources.
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Note 3 - Earnings per share (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per Share ("EPS")
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share is similar to the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include the average number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued.  In addition, the numerator is adjusted for any changes in net income (loss) that would result from the assumed conversions of those potential shares.
The following table presents the calculation of both basic and diluted EPS.
Three months ended March 31,
2014
2013
Income from continuing operations
$
259,142

$
2,067

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(2,425
)
(7,738
)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
256,717

(5,671
)
 
 
 
Basic EPS:
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
2,722,239

2,704,239

 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - basic
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.09

$

Discontinued operations
$

$

Consolidated basic EPS
$
0.09

$

 
 
 
Diluted EPS:
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
2,722,239

2,704,239

Assumed conversion of net common shares issuable under stock option plans
33,864


Assumed conversion of net common shares issuable under warrants
21,636


Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding, diluted
2,777,739

2,704,239

 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - diluted




Continuing operations
$
0.09

$

Discontinued operations


Consolidated diluted EPS
$
0.09

$

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Note 4 - Inventories
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]  
Inventories, net
Inventories, net
Inventories consist of the following:
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Raw materials
 
$
804,929

 
$
947,765

Work-in-process
 
609,438

 
266,431

Finished goods
 
1,339,942

 
1,121,095

Total
 
$
2,754,309

 
$
2,335,291


The cost of silver in our inventory as raw materials, in work-in-process or as a plated surface on finished goods had an estimated cost of $472,488 and $382,332 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
 
 
Asset Lives (in years)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Machinery and equipment
 
3
to
15
 
$
13,873,214

 
$
13,734,528

Building and improvements
 
 
20
 
 
4,303,156

 
4,303,156

Vehicles
 
3
to
5
 
94,227

 
94,227

Furniture, fixtures, computers and software
 
3
to
5
 
1,334,382

 
1,317,189

Land
 
 
 
 
 
202,492

 
202,492

Construction in progress
 
 
 
 
 
413,332

 
177,473

Total property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
20,220,803

 
19,829,065

Less: accumulated depreciation
 
 
 
 
 
(12,627,024
)
 
(12,249,509
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
 
 
 
 
$
7,593,779

 
$
7,579,556


For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded $377,515 of depreciation expense compared to $336,743 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
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Note 6 - Debt
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt
Debt
The following table sets forth the items which comprise long-term debt for the Company:
 
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Revolving line of credit
$
2,656,495

$
2,774,495

Equipment line of credit, current portion
$

85,387

Equipment line of credit, non-current portion
$

538,707

 
 
 
Term notes payable
 
 
Commercial term loan
1,223,486

$
1,293,378

Equipment term loan
740,999


Equipment notes
209,390

222,091

Term notes payable
2,173,875

1,515,469

Less: current portion
474,470

$
335,760

Long-term notes payable
$
1,699,405

$
1,179,709

 
 
 
 
Subordinated promissory notes
$
424,690

$
417,769


The revolving line of credit, equipment line of credit, equipment term loan and the commercial term loan are all under the terms of a multi-year credit facility with a bank. The bank facility contains both financial and non-financial covenants.
Revolving line of credit
The revolving line of credit provides for borrowings up to 80% of eligible accounts receivable and 50% of eligible raw materials inventory.  The interest rate on the revolver is calculated at the bank's prime rate plus 0.25% (3.50% at March 31, 2014). The revolver has a maturity date of June 2015.
Equipment line of credit and equipment term loan
The equipment line of credit allowed for advances of up to $1.0 million and included a one-year draw period during which payments were interest only. The draw period ended March 29, 2014 and the then outstanding balance on the equipment line of credit of $740,999 was converted to a five-year term loan with monthly payments of $13,890, consisting of principal and interest at a fixed rate of 4.65%.
Commercial term loan
    The commercial term loan has a five year term with a maturity date in March 2018. The interest rate on the loan is a fixed 4.25% per annum.
Equipment notes
In January 2013, the Company entered into two equipment notes totaling $272,500 with a financing company to acquire production equipment. The notes bear interest at fixed rate of 4.66% and require monthly payments of principal and interest over the term of five years.
Subordinated promissory notes
In December 2013, the Company completed a private offering in which the Company sold an aggregate of $500,000 in subordinated promissory notes. The notes are unsecured and require quarterly interest-only payments at a rate of 10% per annum. On the second anniversary following issuance, the interest rate increases to 12% per annum. The notes mature in December 2016 at which point the outstanding balance is due in full. The subordinated promissory notes may be prepaid by the Company at any time following the first anniversary thereof without penalty. The notes are subordinated to all indebtedness of the Company pursuant to the bank credit facility.
In connection with the subordinated promissory notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase the Company's common stock. The proceeds were allocated between the notes and warrants on a relative fair value basis resulting in $416,950 allocated to the notes and $83,050 allocated to the warrants as part of Additional-Paid-in-Capital. The total discount on the notes is being recognized as non-cash interest expense over the term of the notes. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded $6,921 of non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the discount. The unamortized discount which is net against the outstanding balance of the subordinated promissory notes is $75,310 at March 31, 2014 and $82,231 at December 31, 2013.
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Note 7 - Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are attributable to the U.S. Federal, state and foreign income taxes on our continuing operations.
The Company has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
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Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Legal matters
In the ordinary course of its business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings involving a variety of matters. The Company does not believe there are any pending legal proceedings that will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. With respect to a specific matter, a third party had asserted a claim of approximately $100,000 against the Company as of December 31, 2013. On April 22, 2014 the case was dismissed with no judgment issued against the Company.
Severance agreements
In September 2013, the Company's former Chief Financial Officer resigned and entered into a severance agreement with the Company. The Company accrued the full amount of the severance package in the amount of $92,061 (salary and benefits) in the third quarter of 2013. The severance agreement provides for payments through September 2014 and the balance outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is $42,396 and $69,673 and is included within accrued expenses.
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Note 9 - Stock Options & Share-based plan
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Stock Options [Abstract]  
Stock Options
Stock Options and Share-Based Incentive Plan
The following table sets forth the stock option transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
 
 
Number of options
 
Weighted average Exercise Price
 
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
 
256,500

 
$
5.61

 
5.3
 

  Granted
 

 

 
 

  Exercised
 

 

 
 

  Forfeited/expired
 
(56,500
)
 
2.74

 
 

Outstanding at March 31, 2014
 
200,000

 
5.17

 
6.55
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable at March 31, 2014
 
74,000

 
$
5.31

 
4.09
 
$
73,500

Exercisable at December 31, 2013
 
120,000

 
$
6.34

 
2.5
 
$
8,850


For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, share-based compensation expense related to stock options amounted to $11,250 and $14,246, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses.
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Note 10 - Discontinued Operations
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]  
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations
There was no revenue from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013, respectively. Net loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were $2,425 and $7,738, respectively, presented net of tax of $0 and a tax benefit of $5,031, respectively.
At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has a $1.0 million liability for an unmet performance obligation related to the discontinued operations. This performance obligation was secured by $1.0 million of restricted cash at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the performance guarantee liability was carried on the balance sheet of continuing operations, as the liability is guaranteed by ART.
On March 26, 2014, the Company received a Notice of Intention to Draw for $975,430 from the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit which is secured by the restricted cash mentioned above. The balance of $24,570 is expected to be returned to ART before the end of the second quarter of 2014.
The assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are listed below:
 
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Cash
$

$
1,509

     Total current assets from discontinued operations

1,509

     Total assets from discontinued operations
$

$
1,509

 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
320,702

$
319,787

Total current liabilities from discontinued operations
320,702

319,787

Total liabilities from discontinued operations
$
320,702

$
319,787

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Note 3 - Earnings per share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
The following table presents the calculation of both basic and diluted EPS.
Three months ended March 31,
2014
2013
Income from continuing operations
$
259,142

$
2,067

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(2,425
)
(7,738
)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
256,717

(5,671
)
 
 
 
Basic EPS:
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
2,722,239

2,704,239

 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - basic
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.09

$

Discontinued operations
$

$

Consolidated basic EPS
$
0.09

$

 
 
 
Diluted EPS:
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
2,722,239

2,704,239

Assumed conversion of net common shares issuable under stock option plans
33,864


Assumed conversion of net common shares issuable under warrants
21,636


Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding, diluted
2,777,739

2,704,239

 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - diluted




Continuing operations
$
0.09

$

Discontinued operations


Consolidated diluted EPS
$
0.09

$

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Note 4 - Inventories (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]  
Inventories, net
Inventories consist of the following:
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Raw materials
 
$
804,929

 
$
947,765

Work-in-process
 
609,438

 
266,431

Finished goods
 
1,339,942

 
1,121,095

Total
 
$
2,754,309

 
$
2,335,291

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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
 
 
Asset Lives (in years)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Machinery and equipment
 
3
to
15
 
$
13,873,214

 
$
13,734,528

Building and improvements
 
 
20
 
 
4,303,156

 
4,303,156

Vehicles
 
3
to
5
 
94,227

 
94,227

Furniture, fixtures, computers and software
 
3
to
5
 
1,334,382

 
1,317,189

Land
 
 
 
 
 
202,492

 
202,492

Construction in progress
 
 
 
 
 
413,332

 
177,473

Total property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
20,220,803

 
19,829,065

Less: accumulated depreciation
 
 
 
 
 
(12,627,024
)
 
(12,249,509
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
 
 
 
 
$
7,593,779

 
$
7,579,556

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Note 6 - Debt (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Debt [Abstract]  
Long-term debt
The following table sets forth the items which comprise long-term debt for the Company:
 
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Revolving line of credit
$
2,656,495

$
2,774,495

Equipment line of credit, current portion
$

85,387

Equipment line of credit, non-current portion
$

538,707

 
 
 
Term notes payable
 
 
Commercial term loan
1,223,486

$
1,293,378

Equipment term loan
740,999


Equipment notes
209,390

222,091

Term notes payable
2,173,875

1,515,469

Less: current portion
474,470

$
335,760

Long-term notes payable
$
1,699,405

$
1,179,709

 
 
 
 
Subordinated promissory notes
$
424,690

$
417,769

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Note 9 - Stock Options & Share-based plan (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Stock Options [Abstract]  
Stock Option Transactions
The following table sets forth the stock option transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
 
 
Number of options
 
Weighted average Exercise Price
 
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
 
256,500

 
$
5.61

 
5.3
 

  Granted
 

 

 
 

  Exercised
 

 

 
 

  Forfeited/expired
 
(56,500
)
 
2.74

 
 

Outstanding at March 31, 2014
 
200,000

 
5.17

 
6.55
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable at March 31, 2014
 
74,000

 
$
5.31

 
4.09
 
$
73,500

Exercisable at December 31, 2013
 
120,000

 
$
6.34

 
2.5
 
$
8,850

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Note 10 - Discontinued Operations (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]  
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
The assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are listed below:
 
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Cash
$

$
1,509

     Total current assets from discontinued operations

1,509

     Total assets from discontinued operations
$

$
1,509

 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
320,702

$
319,787

Total current liabilities from discontinued operations
320,702

319,787

Total liabilities from discontinued operations
$
320,702

$
319,787

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Note 2 - Operating Matters & Liquidity Operating Matters and Liquidity (Details) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 29, 2013
Operating Matters and Liquidity [Abstract]      
Equipment Line of Credit     $ 1,000,000
Equipment term loan, non-current portion $ 740,999 $ 0  
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Note 3 - Earnings per share (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Income from continuing operations $ 259,142 $ 2,067
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (2,425) (7,738)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders 256,717 (5,671)
Basic EPS:    
Weighted average of common shares outstanding 2,722,239 2,704,239
Income (loss) per share - basic    
Continuing operations $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Consolidated basic EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Diluted EPS:    
Weighted average common shares outstanding 2,722,239 2,704,239
Assumed Conversion of net Common Shares Issuable Under Stock Option Plans $ 33,864 $ 0
Assumed conversion of net common shares issuable under warrants 21,636 0
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding, diluted 2,777,739 2,704,239
Income (loss) per share - diluted    
Continuing operations $ 0.09 $ 0.00
Discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Consolidated diluted EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.00
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Note 4 - Inventories Inventories, net (Details) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Raw materials $ 804,929 $ 947,765
Work-in-process 609,438 266,431
Finished goods 1,339,942 1,121,095
Total 2,754,309 2,335,291
Silver inventory $ 472,488 $ 382,332
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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Machinery and equipment $ 13,873,214 $ 13,734,528
Building and improvements 4,303,156 4,303,156
Vehicles 94,227 94,227
Furniture, fixtures, computers and software 1,334,382 1,317,189
Land 202,492 202,492
Construction in progress 413,332 177,473
Total property, plant and equipment 20,220,803 19,829,065
Less: accumulated depreciation (12,627,024) (12,249,509)
Property, plant and equipment, net 7,593,779 7,579,556
Depreciation expense $ 377,515 $ 336,743
Minimum asset life (years)
   
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Machinery and equipment   3
Vehicles   3
Furniture, fixtures, computers and software   3
Maximum asset life (years)
   
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Machinery and equipment   15
Vehicles   5
Furniture, fixtures, computers and software   5
Asset life (years)
   
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Building and improvements   20
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Note 6 - Debt Long-term debt (Details) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]    
Revolving line of credit $ 2,656,495 $ 2,774,495
Equipment line of credit, current portion 0 85,387
Equipment line of credit, non-current portion 0 538,707
Commercial term loan 1,223,486 1,293,378
Equipment term loan 740,999 0
Equipment notes 209,390 222,091
Less: current portion 474,470 335,760
Long-term notes payable 1,699,405 1,179,709
Subordinated promissory notes $ 424,690 $ 417,769
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Note 6 - Debt Debt (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 19, 2013
Mar. 29, 2013
2013 Credit Facility [Abstract]          
Percent Borrowable of net Elegible Recievable, Revolving Loan         80.00%
Percent Borrowable of net Eligible Raw Materials Inventory, Revolving Loan         50.00%
Revolving line of credit, interest rate         3.50%
Equipment Line of Credit         $ 1,000,000
Equipment line of credit, monthly payment 13,890        
Equipment line of credit, interest rate 5.00%        
Interest Rate on Commercial Term Loan         4.25%
Equipment Notes [Abstract]          
Equipment notes   272,500      
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   4.66%      
Subordinated Debt [Abstract]          
Subordinated Debt       500,000  
Subordinated borrowing, Interest rate years 1 and 2       10.00%  
Subordinated Borrowing, Interest rate after year 2       12.00%  
Fair value of notes payable, subordinated debt       416,950  
Fair value of warrants, subordinated debt       83,050  
Non-cash interest expense 6,921 0      
Subordinated debt, outstanding balance $ 75,310   $ 82,231    
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Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Legal matters, approximate     $ 100,000
Severance Agreement [Abstract]      
Severance agreement, Chief Financial Officer 92,061    
Severance agreement, outstanding balance   $ 42,396 $ 69,673
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Note 9 - Stock Options & Share-based plan Stock Option Transactions (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Number of shares
   
Stock Options    
Outstanding 200,000 256,500
Granted 0  
Exercised 0  
Forfeited/Expired (56,500)  
Exercisable 74,000 120,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Stock Options    
Outstanding $ 5.17 $ 5.61
Granted $ 0  
Exercised $ 0  
Forfeited/expired $ 2.74  
Exercisable $ 5.31 $ 6.34
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
   
Stock Options    
Outstanding 6.55 5.3
Granted 0.00  
Exercisable 4.09 2.5
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
   
Stock Options    
Outstanding $ 0 $ 0
Granted $ 0  
Exercised 0  
Forfeited/expired $ 0  
Exercisable $ 73,500 $ 8,850
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Note 9 - Stock Options & Share-based plan Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based compensation expense [Abstract]    
Share-based compensation expense $ 11,250 $ 14,246
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Note 10 - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations    
Cash $ 0 $ 1,509
Total current assets from discontinued operations 0 1,509
Total assets from discontinued operations 0 1,509
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 320,702 319,787
Total current liabilities from discontinued operations 320,702 319,787
Total Liabilities from discontinued operations $ 320,702 $ 319,787
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Note 10 - Discontinued Operations DIscontinued operations (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations Information [Abstract]    
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (2,425) $ (7,738)
Tax benefit, discontinued operations 0 5,031
Liability from unmet performance obligations 1,000,000  
Restricted Cash Related to Performance Obligation 1,000,000  
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit 975,430  
Balance of Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit $ 24,570