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Note 7 - Goodwill and Patents

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Note 7 - Goodwill and Patents
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Note 7.  Goodwill and Patents

The Company analyzes its goodwill for impairment annually or at an interim period when events occur or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment.  The result of the analysis performed in the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011 did not indicate an impairment of goodwill.  During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, there were no triggering events that indicate potential impairment exists.

The Company capitalizes legal costs incurred to obtain patents. Once accepted by either the U.S. Patent Office or the equivalent office of a foreign country, these legal costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining estimated lives, not exceeding 17 years. The Company currently has patents pending with the U.S. Patent Office and in foreign countries.