Axion Power International (AXPWQ) 10-K 31 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Axion Power International, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001028153	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Trading Symbol	'AXPW	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	205,261,452	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$17,113,992

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,169,093	$2,004,391
Restricted cash	3,780,341	0
Accounts receivable, net	562,583	771,410
Other current assets	281,055	194,975
Inventory, net	2,250,637	2,838,791
Total current assets	8,043,709	5,809,567
Property & equipment, net	6,698,536	7,963,041
Other receivables	29,000	41,000
Total assets	14,771,245	13,813,608
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Accounts payable	420,337	581,503
Other liabilities	352,857	305,510
Note payable	104,777	113,921
Accrued interest convertible notes	52,001	0
Subordinated convertible notes, net of discount	583,574	0
Senior convertible notes, net of discount	2,046,948	0
Total current liabilities	3,560,494	1,000,934
Deferred revenue	922,362	1,262,295
Note payable	219,722	331,247
Derivative liability senior warrants	518,433	0
Derivative liabilities	0	1,217
Total liabilities	5,221,011	2,595,693
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock-350,000,000 shares authorized $0.0001 par value 180,401,405 issued & outstanding (113,260,006 in 2012)	18,039	11,326
Additional paid in capital	106,302,018	96,013,439
Retained Earnings(Deficit)	-96,518,212	-84,555,174
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	-251,611	-251,676
Total stockholders' equity	9,550,234	11,217,915
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity	14,771,245	13,813,608
Series Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Convertible preferred stock-12,500,000 shares authorized Series-A preferred - 2,000,000 shares designated 0 shares issued and outstanding	$0	$0

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized	12,500,000	12,500,000
Common stock, shares authorized	350,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares issued	180,401,405	113,260,006
Common stock, shares outstanding	180,401,405	113,260,006
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Preferred Stock Shares Designated	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS and COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net sales	$10,187,362	$9,779,711
Cost of tangible goods sold	10,219,654	9,840,755
Cost of goods sold - idle capacity	1,758,407	1,534,138
Gross profit	-1,790,699	-1,595,182
Research and development	2,171,954	2,552,581
Selling, general and administrative	4,591,054	4,404,040
Other (income) expense	-322,683	-1,490
Operating loss	-8,231,024	-8,550,313
Change in value of senior warrants, gain	-2,419,568	0
Change in value conversion feature senior notes, gain	-1,511,968	0
Debt discount amortization expense	3,771,948	0
Interest expense, note payable	19,405	17,594
Extinguishment loss on senior notes conversion	1,957,689	0
Derivative revaluations (gain) loss	-1,217	-14,626
Interest on convertible notes	1,915,725	0
Loss before income taxes	-11,963,038	-8,553,281
Income taxes	0	0
Net Loss	-11,963,038	-8,553,281
Foreign Translation Adjustment	65	-4
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	($11,962,973)	($8,553,285)
Basic and diluted net loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.09)	($0.08)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	127,351,677	110,689,664

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Activities	'	'
Net Loss	($11,963,038)	($8,553,281)
Adjustments to reconcile deficit accumulated for noncash items	'	'
Depreciation expense	1,505,944	1,320,594
Derivative revaluations (gain) loss	-1,217	-14,626
Change in value of senior warrants, gain	-2,419,568	0
Change in value conversion feature senior notes, gain	-1,511,968	0
Debt discount amortization expense	3,771,948	0
Interest accrued, senior convertible notes paid in common stock	1,180,870	0
Debt discount amortization expense on subordinated note	81,368	0
Extinguishment loss on senior notes conversion	1,957,689	0
Amortization deferred finance costs	601,486	0
Stock based compensation expense	201,757	445,966
Changes in operating assets & liabilities	'	'
Accounts receivable	208,827	-462,053
Other receivables	'	140,389
Other current assets	-19,150	-27,673
Inventory, net	588,154	-121,618
Accounts payable	-161,166	61,145
Other current liabilities	43,507	-141,742
Accrued interest	52,001	0
Deferred revenue	-339,933	-311,667
Cash (used) by operating activities	-6,222,489	-7,664,566
Investing Activities	'	'
Other receivables	12,000	12,000
Capital expenditures	-241,439	-866,472
Net cash used by investing activities	-229,439	-854,472
Financing Activities	'	'
Repayment of note payable	-120,670	-99,089
Proceeds from senior and subordinated convertible notes	10,000,000	0
Net proceeds from sale of common stock	'	8,634,881
Payment of debt issuance costs	-482,424	0
Amount deposited into restricted cash account	-3,780,341	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	5,616,565	8,535,792
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-835,363	16,758
Effect of exchange rate on cash	65	-4
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning	2,004,391	1,987,637
Cash and cash equivalents - ending	1,169,093	2,004,391
Supplemental Schedule of Non Cash Investing and Financing Activities:	'	'
Common stock issued for principal payments on senior notes	6,275,000	'
Warrants issued for placement agent fees	$172,804	'

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$10,708,167	($251,672)	$8,552	$86,953,180	($76,001,893)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	'	85,531,114	'	'
Stock based compensation	428,152	'	8	428,144	'
Stock based compensation (in shares)	'	'	77,022	'	'
Net loss	-8,553,281	'	'	'	-8,553,281
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-4	-4	'	'	'
Comprehensive loss	-8,553,285	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from common stock offering-net of costs	8,634,881	'	2,766	8,632,115	'
Proceeds from common stock offering-net of costs (in shares)	'	'	27,651,870	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	11,217,915	-251,676	11,326	96,013,439	-84,555,174
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	113,260,006	'	'
Stock issuances related to senior convertible notes	9,667,638	'	6,700	9,667,838	'
Stock issuances related to senior convertible notes (in shares)	'	'	67,006,417	'	'
Beneficial conversion feature associated with subordinated notes	246,212	'	'	246,212	'
Placement agent fees	172,785	'	'	172,785	'
Stock based compensation	201,757	'	13	201,744	'
Stock based compensation (in shares)	'	'	134,982	'	'
Net loss	-11,963,038	'	'	'	-11,963,038
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	65	65	'	'	'
Comprehensive loss	-11,962,973	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$9,550,234	($251,611)	$18,039	$106,302,018	($96,518,212)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	180,401,405	'	'

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation And Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block]	'
	Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
	These consolidated financial statements of Axion Power International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (API), include the operations of its wholly owned subsidiaries; Axion Power Battery Manufacturing, Inc. (APB), Axion Power Corporation, a Canadian Federal corporation (“APC”), and C & T Co. Inc., an Ontario corporation (“C&T”) (collectively, the “Company”).

Accounting_Policies

Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	Note 2 — Accounting Policies
	Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from the estimates.
	Principles of Consolidation:   The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Axion Power Battery Manufacturing, Inc., APC and C&T. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Segment Reporting: Management has determined that the Company is organized, managed and internally reported as one business segment.
	Foreign Currency Translation: The accounts of APC and C&T are measured using the Canadian dollar as the functional currency for all the periods presented in the financial statements. The translation from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars is performed for the balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at each of the balance sheet dates, and for the revenue and expense accounts using the average rate in effect during the periods. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. Any gains or losses arising from the inter-company loan denominated in U.S. dollars are directly reflected in other comprehensive income, as the amounts are not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future.
	Comprehensive Income: The Company follows FASB ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income.” Comprehensive income is the change in equity of a business enterprise during a reporting period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. In addition to the Company’s net loss, the change in equity components under comprehensive income include any foreign currency translation adjustment.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: FASB ASC 825, “Financial Instruments," requires disclosure of fair value information about certain financial instruments, including, but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, refundable tax credits, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable to related parties and convertible debt-related securities. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The carrying value of the balance sheet financial instruments included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements approximated their fair values.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:   The Company considers those short-term, highly liquid investments to be cash or cash equivalents. Our investment policy is that we only invest cash in U.S. Government Treasuries with original maturities of six months or less.
	Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk: The Company records its accounts receivable net of any allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company manages its credit risk exposure and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts that are deemed at risk for collection. When management determines that an account is uncollectible, it is written off against the related allowance. An allowance in the amount of $10,500 was established as of December 31, 2013 compared to no allowance for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Inventory: Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market value, and adjusted as appropriate for decreases in valuation and obsolescence. Adjustments to the valuation and obsolescence reserves are made after analyzing market conditions, historical sales activity, inventory costs and inventory composition to determine appropriate reserve levels. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out (FIFO) method. Many components and raw materials we purchase have minimum order quantities.
	A summary of inventory at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Raw materials	$	1,073,034		$	945,763
	Work in process		1,235,029			1,677,605
	Finished goods		163,228			471,935
	Inventory reserves		-220,654			-256,512
		$	2,250,637		$	2,838,791
	Property and Equipment:   Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from 3 to 22 years. Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized. Expenditures for minor items are charged to repairs and maintenance expense. Gain or loss upon sale or retirement is reflected in operating results in the period the event takes place.
	A summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Estimated useful  life		2013			2012
	Construction in progress			$	434,082		$	476,257
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of lease term or 10 years			530,091			382,680
	Machinery & equipment	3-22 years			11,323,042			11,186,840
	Less accumulated depreciation				-5,588,679			-4,082,736
	Net			$	6,698,536		$	7,963,041
	Depreciation expense was $ 1,505,944 and $1,320,594 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	Certain of our machinery and equipment amounting to $1,582,111 are secured by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in relation to the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund financing. The initial loan proceeds in the amount of $776,244 were received by us on September 14, 2009. The proceeds of the loan were used to defray part of the cost of equipment purchased for use at our Green Ridge Road and Clover Lane facilities. The loan bore an interest at the rate of 3% interest per annum and payable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest over a period of seven years, maturing on October 1, 2016.  Effective October 23, 2013, the interest rate was increased to 5.25% as Axion was unable to achieve the required headcount in order to maintain the lower interest rate. The 5.25% interest rate will continue through the remainder of the loan.
	Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets: The Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 360-10-15-3, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.” This standard requires, among other things, that long-lived assets be reviewed for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the ability to recover the carrying value of the asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related operations. If these expected cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. The primary measure of fair value is based on undiscounted future cash flows. The measurement of impairment requires management to make estimates of these cash flows related to long-lived assets, as well as other fair value determinations. There was no impairment loss recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
	Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company’s objectives in using derivative financial instruments are to obtain the lowest cash cost-source of funds. Derivative liabilities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value based on the criteria specified in FASB ASC topic 815-40 " Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s own Equity ". The estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities is calculated using either the Black-Scholes-Merton or Monte Carlo simulation model method where applicable and such estimates are revalued at each balance sheet date, with changes in value recorded as other income or expense in the consolidated statement of operations. As a result of the Company’s adoption of ASC topic 815-40, effective January 1, 2009 some of the Company’s warrants are now accounted for as derivatives. (See Footnote 3)
	Certain warrants classified as derivatives at year end December 31, 2012 expired during 2013.
	Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an agreement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Evidence of an agreement and fixed or determinable sales price is predominantly based on a customer purchase order or other form of written sales order or written agreement. Sales on account are approved only for credit-worthy customers; otherwise partial or full payment.is received prior to shipment. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point and revenue is recognized when product is shipped to the customer. In limited cases, if terms are FOB destination or contingent upon collection by a prime contractor, then in these cases, revenue is recognized when the product is delivered to the customer’s designated delivery site or the conditions for collection have been fulfilled. The Company records sales net of discounts and estimated customer allowances and returns. We offer a 90 day free replacement warranty on some specialty collector car and motorsports products. Collector car products also carry a four year prorated warranty that begins at the end of the 90 days. To date, our warranty exposure on these battery products has been minimal. Flooded battery sales do not have standard warranty provisions and instead are sold at a discount in lieu of warranty.  There were no other post shipment obligations that may impact the timing of revenue recognition for the year ending December 31, 2013.
	Cost of Sales - Idle Capacity: Idle capacity consists of direct production costs in excess of charges allocated to our finished goods in production. Operating costs include labor, production supplies, repairs and maintenance. Our charges for labor and overhead allocated to our finished goods are determined on a basis which is calculated presuming normal capacity utilization of two shifts per day, five days per week, which is lower than our actual costs incurred. Operating costs in excess of production allocations are expensed in the period incurred rather than added to the cost of finished goods produced. Idle capacity expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 are $1,758,407. The Company has reclassified amounts identified as “idle capacity” for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1,534,138 and has reclassified the expense as part of cost of sales. The year over year increase is due to higher material and labor costs and a year-end lower of cost and market adjustment to inventory.
	Grants: The Company recognizes government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to the grant arrangement and the grant will be received. Government grants are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations on a systematic basis over the periods in which the Company recognizes the related costs for which the government grant is intended to compensate. Specifically, when government grants are related to reimbursements for cost of revenues or operating expenses, the government grants are recognized as a reduction of the related expense in the consolidated statements of operations. For government grants related to reimbursements of capital expenditures, the government grants are recognized as a reduction of the basis of the asset and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations over the estimated useful life of the depreciable asset as a reduced depreciation expense. The Company records government grants receivable in the consolidated balance sheets in other receivables. Deferred revenue is amortized into income over the estimated useful life of the related equipment. As of December 31, 2013, the liability for deferred revenue was $ 922,362 and there are no grant receivables at either December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. During the year 2013, $ 339,934 of income was recorded for the amortization of deferred revenue compared to $338,562 during 2012.
	Stock based Compensation: Stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees is recognized as compensation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss is based on the fair value of the services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more readily determinable. Our accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of ASC 505-50 “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”. The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (2) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement.
	Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes are recorded in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using the tax rates and laws in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. FASB ASC 740 provides for the recognition of deferred tax assets if realization of such assets is more likely than not to occur. Realization of net deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions to realize benefit from the reversal of temporary differences and from net operating loss, or NOL carry forwards. The Company has determined it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset resulting from these timing differences will not materialize and have provided a valuation allowance against the entire net deferred tax asset. Management will continue to evaluate the realizability of the deferred tax asset and its related valuation allowance. If the assessment of the deferred tax assets or the corresponding valuation allowance were to change, the Company would record the related adjustment to income during the period in which the determination is made. The tax rate may also vary based on actual results and the mix of income or loss in domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions in which operations take place. The provision for taxes represents corporate-level franchise taxes which may be based on assets, equity, capital stock or a variation thereof.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements: During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company has conformed its presentation of results of operations, in accordance with new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income (loss). The guidance requires total comprehensive income (loss) for interim periods to be presented in a single continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. The new guidance does not change where the components of comprehensive income (loss) are recognized.
	There are no new accounting standards if adopted that would have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
	Reclassifications: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 3. — Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants
	On May 8, 2013, the Company consummated the sale of $9 million in aggregate principal amount of senior convertible notes (the “Senior Notes”) due on February 8, 2015 and warrants (the “Senior Warrants”) to various institutional investors (“Investors”). At closing, the Company received $2.76 million in net proceeds, after deducting placement agent fees of $240,000. Total offering expenses were $494,500 and were recorded as deferred financing fees. The $6,000,000 balance of the gross proceeds from the sale of Senior Notes was deposited into a series of control accounts in the Company’s name. Withdrawals from the control accounts are permitted (i) in connection with certain conversions of the Senior Notes or (ii) otherwise, as follows: $500,000 on each 30 day anniversary of the closing date (May 8, 2013) commencing on the 60th day after the effective date until there are no more funds in the control accounts.  The Senior Notes and Senior Warrants and the Subordinated Notes and Subordinated Warrants described below were issued in transactions exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. As of  December 31, 2013, we have received one $2,000,000 funds release and an additional $212,500 due to accelerated note conversions by two investors.
	Securities Purchase Agreement
	The Senior Convertible Notes and Senior Warrants were issued pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) entered into among us and the Investors. The Purchase Agreement provided for the sale of the Senior Convertible Notes and Senior Warrants for gross proceeds of $9 million to us.
	Ranking - The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company, subject only to certain secured obligations of the Company for up to a maximum of $1 million of government issued indebtedness for purchase of plant and machinery and other purchase money financing for property, plant and equipment.
	Maturity Date - Unless earlier converted or redeemed, the Senior Notes mature 21 months from the closing date subject to the right of the investors to extend the date (i) if an event of a default under the Senior Notes has occurred and (ii) for a period of 20 business days after the consummation of a fundamental transaction if certain events occur.
	Interest - The Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 8% per year, compounded monthly on the first calendar day of each calendar month. The interest rate will increase to 18% per year upon the occurrence and continuance of an event of default (as described below).
	Conversion - The Senior Notes are convertible at any time at the option of the holders, into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $0.264 per share (subsequent conversions are based on the company’s volume weighted average price per share).  The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations or similar events. In addition, the conversion price is also subject to a “full ratchet” anti-dilution adjustment if the company issues or is deemed to have issued securities at a price lower than the then applicable conversion price. In the event certain equity conditions are not met, the company may be prevented from issuing shares to satisfy the installments due on the note.
	The Senior Notes may not be converted with respect to any note holder if, after giving effect to the conversion or issuance, the holder together with its affiliates would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. At each holder’s option, the limit on percentage ownership may be raised or lowered to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, except that any raise will only be effective upon 61-days’ prior notice to the Company.
	Events of Default
	The Senior Notes contain standard and customary events of default including but not limited to: (i) failure to register our Common Stock within certain time periods; (ii) failure to make payments when due under the Senior Notes; and (iii) bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company.
	If an event of default occurs, the Senior Note holders may require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the Senior Notes (including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon), in cash, at a price equal to the greater of (i) up to 125% of the amount being redeemed, depending on the nature of the default, and (ii) the intrinsic value of the shares of Common Stock then issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note.
	Fundamental Transactions
	The Senior Notes prohibit the Company from entering into specified transactions involving a change of control, unless the successor entity assumes in writing all obligations under the Senior Notes under a written agreement.
	In the event of transactions involving a change of control, the Senior Notes will be redeemable whole or in part (including all accrued and unpaid thereon) at a price equal to the greater 125% of the amount of the face value of the Senior Note being redeemed and the intrinsic value of the shares of Common Stock then issuable upon conversion of the Senior Note being redeemed.
	Warrants
	The Warrants entitle the holders to purchase, in the aggregate, 17,281,107 shares of common stock. The Warrants were exercisable beginning November 8, 2013 and will expire 5 years from the Closing Date. The Warrants are initially exercisable at an exercise price equal to $0.302, subject to certain adjustments.
	The Warrants may be exercised for cash, provided that, if there is no effective registration statement available registering the exercise of the Warrants, the Warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis.
	The exercise price of the Warrants is subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations or similar events. In addition, the exercise price is also subject to a “full ratchet” anti-dilution adjustment if we issue or are deemed to have issued securities at a price lower than the then applicable exercise price.
	The Warrants may not be exercised with respect to any warrant holder if, after giving effect to the exercise, the warrant holder together with its affiliates would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock. At each Warrant holder’s option, the limit on percentage ownership may be raised or lowered to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, except that any increase will only be effective upon 61-days’ prior notice to the Company.
	The Senior Warrants prohibit the Company from entering into specified transactions involving a change of control, unless the successor entity assumes all obligations under the Senior Warrants under a written agreement before the transaction is completed. When there is a transaction involving a permitted change of control, a Senior Warrant holder will have the right to require us to repurchase their Senior Warrant for a purchase price in cash equal to the Black-Scholes value of the then unexercised portion of the Senior Warrant.
	Accounting for the Conversion Option and Warrants
	The Company first considered whether the Senior Notes met the criteria under ASC 480-10-25-14 to be recorded as a liability and determined that, due to the Senior Note’s differing potential settlement features, it did not meet the criteria. The Company next considered whether the conversion option met the definition of a derivative, requiring it to be bifurcated and recorded as a liability. Pursuant to ASC 815-40, due to full-ratchet down-round price protection on the conversion price of the Senior Notes and the exercise price of the Warrants, the Company determined that the conversion features of the Senior Notes and the exercise price of the Warrants, the Company determined that the conversion features of the Senior Notes and the exercise price of the Senior Warrants, the Company determined that the conversion features of the Senior Notes and the exercise features of the Senior Warrants are not indexed to the Company’s owned stock and must be recognized separately as a derivative liability in the consolidated balance sheet, measured at fair value and marked to market each reporting period until the Senior Notes have been fully paid or converted and the Senior Warrants fully exercised.
	The conversion feature of the Senior Notes was valued using the Monte Carlo simulation model under the following assumptions; (i) expected life of 0.9 years, (ii) volatility of 60%, (iii) risk-free interest rate of 0.10% and (iv) dividend rate of 0.  The Senior Warrants were also valued using the Monte Carlo simulation model, under the following assumptions: (i) expected life of 5 years, (ii) volatility of 80%, (iii) risk-free interest rate of 0.75%, and (iv) dividend rate of zero.   The initial fair values of the conversion feature and the warrants were estimated to be $2.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively, totaling $4.4 million.  This amount was recorded as debt discount on May 8, 2013 and is being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. In addition, debt issuance costs totaling $494,500 are being amortized over the term of the note using the effective interest method.
	As of December 31, 2013, the conversion feature was valued at $32 and the Senior Warrants were valued at $518,433. The change in fair value of $3,931,535 million was recorded as a non-cash (gain) in change in value of these derivatives for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.   The Senior Warrants and the conversion feature of the Senior Notes are classified as a liability in the consolidated condensed balance sheet as follows:
		Warrants		Conversion Feature		Total
	Original valuation – May 8, 2013	$	2,938,000	$	1,512,000	$	4,450,000
	Adjustment to fair value		2,419,567		1,511,968		3,931,535
	Ending Balance–December 31, 2013	$	518,433	$	32	$	518,465
	Pursuant to the terms of the Senior Notes, the Company opted to pay the installment payments due prior to December 31, 2013 with shares of the Company’s common stock.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company issued 61,385,008 shares of common stock at a weighted average conversion price of $0.1081 for the first $5,750,000 in principal and $1,180,870 of interest. In addition, 5,621,411 shares were issued for accelerated conversions netted a release of $ 525,000. A loss on extinguishment was recognized in the amount of $1,957,689 for the difference between the installment amount and the fair value of the shares at the issuance date. As of December 31, 2013, the principal balance of the Senior Notes (net of discount) was as follows:
		Convertible Note		Debt Discount		Net Total
	Original valuation – May 8, 2013	$	9,000,000	$	-4,450,000	$	4,550,000
	Installation Payment in Shares		-6,275,000		-		-6,275,000
	Amortization of debt discount		-		3,771,948		3,771,948
	Ending balance –December 31, 2013	$	2,725,000	$	-678,052	$	2,046,948
	Placement Agent Warrants
	Upon the closing of the issuance of the Senior Notes and Senior Warrants, the Company issued 909,090 warrants to its placement agent and is obligated to issue additional warrants when and if the Company receives further proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes and Senior Warrants which are currently being held in the control accounts described above. The initial placement agent warrants have been recognized as additional financing fees and are being amortized over the life of the Senior Notes. These warrants were determined not to be derivative instruments, and as such they have been recorded as equity. The fair value of the initial issuance of 909,090 placement agent warrants was estimated to be $144,000 using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: (i) expected life of 5 years, (ii) volatility of 80%, (iii) risk free interest rate of 0.75% and (iv) dividend yield of zero.
	Subordinated Convertible Notes and Subordinated Warrants
	Simultaneously with the closing of the $9 million principal amount Senior Note transaction, the Company sold $1 million principal amount of its Subordinated Convertible Notes (the “Subordinated Notes”) to investors consisting of management and directors of the Company and one individual investor. The sale of the Subordinated Notes did not carry any additional fees and expenses, so the Company received the entire $1 million in proceeds from the Subordinated Notes at closing. The Subordinated Notes are subordinated in right of repayment to the Senior Notes and mature 91 days subsequent to the maturity date of the Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 8% per year. Once 2/3 of the Senior Notes have been repaid, then the Subordinated Notes may be converted and/or prepaid in cash so long as there is no Event of Default with respect to the Senior Notes and all Equity Conditions (as defined in the securities purchase agreement for the Senior Notes) are met. The conversion price for the Subordinated Notes is $0.264 per share. The holders of the Subordinated Convertible Notes were issued five year warrants to purchase 1,920,123 shares of Company common stock (“Subordinated Warrants”). Each Subordinated Warrant has an exercise price of $0.302 per share.
	As the conversion feature of the Subordinated Notes and the related warrants were determined not to be derivative instruments, in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 470-20 Debt with Conversion and Other Options (“ASC 470”), the Company first calculated the fair value of the warrants issued and then calculated the relative value of the note and determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $246,000. Conversion of the Subordinated Notes was conditioned upon 2/3 of the Senior Notes being repaid, and therefore the beneficial conversion feature was determined to be contingent and therefore not booked at the date of the issuance. At December 31, 2013, the contingency was met, and therefore, the beneficial conversion feature was recorded as additional debt discount net of $11,129 of amortization.
	The fair value of the warrants, issued in connection with the Subordinated Notes is $304,000 in the aggregate and was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: (i) expected life of 5 years, (ii) volatility of 80% (iii) risk free interest rate of 0.75% and (iv) dividend yield of zero.
	The relative value of the warrants to the subordinated note was $263,000, which was the amount recorded as original debt discount.
	The balance at December 31, 2013 related to the Subordinated Notes was comprised of:
	Subordinated convertible notes payable, related and unrelated parties at May 8, 2013	$	1,000,000
	Unamortized debt discount		-416,426
	Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$	583,574
	Fair Value Disclosure
	The Company has two Level 3 financial instruments, Senior Warrants and the conversion feature associated with the Senior Notes, which are both recorded at fair value on a periodic basis.  The Senior Warrants and the conversion feature are evaluated under the hierarchy of FASB ASC Subtopic 480-10, FASB ASC Paragraph 815-25-1 and FASB ASC Subparagraph 815-10-15-74 addressing embedded derivatives. The fair value of the warrants and the conversion feature are estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model. As of December 31, 2013, the following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for items that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair
		Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Embedded note conversion feature	$	32		-		-	$	32
	Warrant liability	$	518,433		-		-	$	518,433

Going_Concern

Going Concern	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Going Concern [Abstract]	'
Going Concern [Text Block]	'
	Note 4 — Going Concern
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. At December 31, 2013 the Company’s working capital was $4.5 million.  The financial resources of the Company will not provide sufficient funds for the Company’s operations beyond September 30, 2014, as those operations currently exist. Subsequent funding will be required to fund the Company’s ongoing operations, working capital, and capital expenditures beyond September 30, 2014. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in arranging the further funds needed to continue the execution of its business plan, which includes the development and commercialization of new products, or even if further funding is available, upon what terms. Failure to obtain such funds on terms acceptable to the Company’s management will require management to substantially curtail, if not cease, operations, which will result in a material adverse effect on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might occur if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 5 — Stockholders' Equity
	Authorized Capitalization: The Company’s authorized capitalization includes 350,000,000 shares of common stock and 12,500,000 shares of preferred stock. The number of authorized common shares was increased by 150,000,000 pursuant to the Shareholder meeting vote on September 26, 2013.
	Common Stock:   At December 31, 2013, 180,401,405 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. There is no cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors, with the result that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voted for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and if declared by the board out of funds legally available. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the common stockholders are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining available for distribution to them after payment of liabilities and after provision has been made for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. The common stockholders have no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to the common stock. All of the outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.
	Preferred Stock:  The Company’s certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock. The Company’s board of directors has the power to establish the designation, rights and preferences of any preferred stock. Accordingly, the board of directors has the power, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights that could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of common stock. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no shares of Series-A Convertible Preferred stock were issued and outstanding.
	Warrants:   The following table provides summary information on warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, with summary information on the various warrants issued by the Company in private placement transactions, warrants exercised to date, warrants that are presently exercisable and the current exercise prices of such warrants.
				2013				2012
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise price		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Warrants outstanding January 1		11,712,315	$	0.83		11,896,070	$	0.83
	Granted during year		20,780,775		0.31		-		-
	Exercised		-				-		-
	Lapsed		-11,666,654		0.83		-183,755		2.35
	Outstanding at December 31		20,826,436	$	0.3		11,712,315	$	0.83
	Weighted average years remaining		4.3				0.3
	As of December 31, 2013 there are 17,281,107 warrants classified as derivative liabilities relating to senior convertible notes issued on May 8, 2013, which were exercisable on November 8, 2013. For year ended December 31, 2012 there were 1,085,714 warrants classed as derivative liabilities. Each reporting period the warrants are re-valued and adjusted through the caption “change in value senior warrants gain” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Equity_Compensation

Equity Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]	'
Shareholders Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	Note 6 – Equity Compensation
	Incentive Stock Plan Approved by Stockholders: The Company’s stockholders have adopted an incentive stock plan for the benefit of its employees, consultants and advisors. Under the terms of the original plan, the Company was authorized to grant incentive awards for up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock. At the Company’s 2005 annual meeting, its shareholders increased the authorization under the incentive stock plan to 2,000,000 shares.
	The incentive stock plan authorizes a variety of awards including incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, shares of restricted stock, and shares of phantom stock and stock bonuses. In addition, the plan authorizes the payment of cash bonuses when a participant is required to recognize income for federal income tax purposes because of the vesting of shares of restricted stock or the grant of a stock bonus.
	The plan authorizes the grant of incentive awards to full-time employees of the Company who are not eligible to receive awards under the terms of an employment contract or another specialty plan. The plan also authorizes the grant of incentive awards to directors who are not eligible to participate in the Company’s outside directors’ stock option plan, independent agents, consultants and advisors who have contributed to the Company’s success.
	The Compensation Committee administers the plan. The Committee has absolute discretion to decide which employees, consultants and advisors will receive incentive awards, the type of award to be granted and the number of shares covered by the award. The committee also determines the exercise prices, expiration dates and other features of awards.
	The exercise price of incentive stock options must be equal to the fair market value of such shares on the date of the grant or, in the case of incentive stock options granted to the holder of more than 10% of the Company’s common stock, at least 110% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of the grant. The maximum exercise period for incentive stock options is ten years from the date of grant, or five years in the case of an individual who owns more than 10% of the Company’s common stock. The aggregate fair market value determined at the date of the option grant, of shares with respect to which incentive stock options are exercisable for the first time by the holder of the option during any calendar year, shall not exceed $100,000.
	There are no incentive stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013.
	Outside Directors' Stock Option Plan Approved by Stockholders: The Company’s stockholders have adopted an outside directors' stock option plan for the benefit of its non-employee directors in order to encourage their continued service as directors. Under the terms of the original plan, the Company was authorized to grant incentive awards for up to 125,000 shares of common stock. At the 2005 annual meeting, the Company’s shareholders increased the authorization under the incentive stock plan to 500,000 shares.
	On October 17, 2012, the Board of Directors amended the Axion Power International, Inc. independent director’s stock option plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available thereunder from 500,000 shares to 1,000,000 shares.
	On December 18, 2013, the Board of Directors amended the Axion Power International, Inc. independent director’s stock option plan and ratified the changes March 18, 2014, to increase the number of shares of common stock available thereunder from 1,000,000 shares to 3,000,000 shares.
	Each eligible director who is, on or after the effective date, appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board or elected to serve as a member of the Board may participate in the plan. Each eligible director shall automatically be granted an option to purchase the maximum number of shares having an aggregate fair market value on the date of grant of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). The option price of the stock subject to each option is required to be the fair market value of the stock on its date of grant. Options generally expire on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant. Any option granted under the plan shall become exercisable in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant, provided that the eligible director has not voluntarily resigned or been removed "for cause" as a member of the Board of Directors on or prior to the first anniversary of the date of grant (qualified option). Any qualified option shall remain exercisable after its first anniversary regardless of whether the optionee continues to serve as a member of the Board.
	During 2013, the Company issued a total of 1,398,501 as follows: On September 26, 2013 the Company issued 498,501 options to one of its directors. The options will vest evenly at 166,167 per year over the next three years. These options are exercisable at a price of $0.12 per share, expiring five years from vest date and are valued at $37,836 utilizing the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, with $9,964 recorded as compensation in 2013. During 2012 the Company issued 171,429 five year options to one of its directors, vesting one third per year over the next three years. These options are exercisable at a price of $0.35 per share, expiring five years from the vest date and are valued at $35,136 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, with $6,832 recorded as compensation in 2012.
	During 2013 the company also issued to one of its employees 900,000 options of which 120,000 vested immediately with 20,000 vesting per month through September 30, 2016. These options are exercisable at a price of $0.15 per share, expiring five years from vest date and are valued at $64,836 utilizing the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, with $5,403 recorded as compensation in 2013.
	Stock Options Held by Officers, Employees, and Consultants Not Approved by Stockholders:
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing Model to estimate the fair value of awards on the measurement date using the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table:
	Year	Interest rate %			Dividend Yield %		Expected Volatility %		Expected Life
	2013	0.63			0		65.36		96 months
	2012	0.42			0		61.12		96 months
	Expected volatilities are calculated based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock since its listing on the public markets. Management has determined that it cannot reasonably estimate a forfeiture rate given the insufficient amount of time and activity of share option exercise and employee termination patterns. The expected life of options, representing the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, was determined using the contractual term. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the interest rate for a similar time period of a U.S. Treasury note in effort on the date of the grant.
	The following table provides consolidated summary information on the Company’s stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
					2013
					Weighted Average
	All Plan & Non-Plan Compensatory	Number of			Exercise		Fair Value		Remaining Life (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Options	Options
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2012		4,076,145		$	1.7	$	0.56		3.8	$	-
	Granted		1,398,501			0.14		0.25		5.5		-
	Exercised		-			-		-				-
	Forfeited or lapsed		-282,506			2.87		0.77				-
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		5,192,140		$	1.22	$	0.46		3.7	$	-
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013		3,431,729		$	1.66	$	0.58		2.6	$	-
					2012
					Weighted Average
	All Plan & Non-Plan Compensatory	Number of			Exercise		Fair Value		Remaining Life (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Options	Options
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2012		3,909,300		$	1.85	$	0.64		4.2	$	-
	Granted		536,429			1.13		0.15				-
	Exercised		-
	Forfeited or lapsed		-369,584			2.45		0.82				-
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,076,145		$	1.7	$	0.56		3	$	-
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013		2,965,998		$	1.9	$	0.65		3	$	-
	The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s non-vested options:
	All non-vested stock options as of December 31, 2013	Shares		Fair Value
	Options subject to future vesting at December 31, 2012	1,110,147		$	0.4
	Options granted	1,398,501			0.25
	Options forfeited or lapsed	-51,201			0.17
	Options vested	-697,036			0.24
	Options subject to future vesting at December 31, 2013	1,760,411		$	0.27
	As of December 31, 2013, there was $159,037 of unrecognized compensation related to non-vested options compared to $328,400 at December 31, 2012. The Company expects to recognize the cost over a weighted average period of 1.4 years. The total fair value of options vested was $1,985,062 and $1,945,085 for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The compensation expense that has been recognized for options granted was $$160,987 and $$410,326  for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively. In addition, the Company recognized non-cash compensation expense of $40,770 and $35,640 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for stock granted to directors in lieu of cash.

EarningsLoss_Per_Share

Earnings/Loss Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	Note 7 — Earnings/Loss Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) for the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by assuming that any dilutive convertible securities outstanding were converted, with related preferred stock dividend requirements and outstanding common shares adjusted accordingly. It also assumes that outstanding common shares were increased by shares issuable upon exercise of those stock options for which market price exceeds the exercise price, less shares which could have been purchased by us with the related proceeds. In periods of losses, diluted loss per share is computed on the same basis as basic loss per share as the inclusion of any other potential shares outstanding would be anti-dilutive.
	Had the Company recorded income applicable to common shareholders for the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 weighted-average number of common shares outstanding would have increased by 260,793, and 161,219 respectively, for the fiscal years, reflecting no change to dilutive securities in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 8 — Income Taxes Expense (Benefit)
	A summary of the components giving rise to the income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Federal	$	-		$	-
	State		-			-
	Foreign		-			-
		$	-		$	-
	Deferred income tax provision (benefit):
	Federal	$	-3,003,000		$	-2,905,000
	State		-583,000			-564,000
	Foreign		149,000			-51,000
	Total deferred tax		-3,438,000			(3, 520,000)
	Less increase in allowance		3,438,000			3,520,000
	Net deferred tax	$	-		$	-
	Total income tax expense (recovery)	$	-		$	-
	Individual components giving rise to the deferred tax asset are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Future tax benefit arising from net operating loss carry forwards	$	24,453,000		$	21,100,000
	Future tax benefit arising from available tax credits		1,373,000			1,373,000
	Future tax benefit arising from options/warrants issued for Services		1,292,000			1,210,000
	Other		214,000			222,000
	Total future tax benefit		27,332,000			23,905,000
	Less valuation allowance		-27,332,000			-23,905,000
	Net deferred tax	$	-		$	-
	The components of pretax loss are as follows:
		2013			2012
	United States	$	-11,959,188		$	-8,553,281
	Foreign		-3,850			-
		$	-11,963,068		$	-8,553,281
	The Company has net operating loss carry forwards of $56,700,000 and $2,800,000 available to reduce future income taxes in United States and Canada, respectively. The United States carry forwards expire at various dates between 2024 and 2033. The Canadian loss carry forwards expire at various dates between 2013 and 2028. The Company also has generated Canadian tax credits related to research and development activities.  The credit, amounting to $734,000 U.S. Dollars, is available to offset future taxable income in Canada and expires at various dates between 2024 and 2026. The Company has adopted FASB ASC 740, which provides for the recognition of a deferred tax asset based upon the value certain items will have on future income taxes and management's estimate of the probability of the realization of these tax benefits. The Company has determined it more likely than not that these timing differences will not materialize and have provided a valuation allowance against the entire net deferred tax asset. The utilization of NOL and tax credit carry forwards from Tamboril prior to the reorganization may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and similar state provisions. Accordingly, these amounts have not been included in the gross deferred tax asset number above. In addition, due to equity transactions that have occurred subsequent to the reorganization with Tamboril, the utilization of NOL carry forwards may be subject to further change in control limitations that generally restricts the utilization of the NOL per year.
	The reconciliation of the United States statutory federal income rate and the effective income tax rate in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013		2012
	Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	-34	%	-34	%
	Prior period adjustments	0	%	0	%
	State taxes, net	-4.9	%	-6.6	%
	Foreign currency fluctuation	1.3	%	-0.6	%
	U.S. tax credits	0	%	0	%
	Revaluation of Derivatives	-5.6	%	-0.1	%
	Debt Discount Amortization	14.5	%	0.1	%
	Change in valuation allowance	28.7	%	41.1	%
	Effective income tax rate	0	%	0	%
	The Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10 “Income Taxes” on January 1, 2008.  As the result of the assessment, the Company recognized no material adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits. At the adoption date of January 1, 2008 and as of December 31, 2013, the Company has no unrecognized tax benefits.  By statute, tax years ending December 31, 2008 through 2013 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 9 — Related Party Transactions
	None.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 10 — Supplemental Cash Flow Information
	Cash payments for interest during the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $19,405 and $17,595, respectively. There were no payments of income taxes during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies and Significant Contracts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

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Note 11 — Commitments and Contingencies and Significant Contracts

Facilities: On March 28, 2010, we renewed our lease for existing space at our manufacturing plant, located at 3601 Clover Lane, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The salient terms of the Lease are as follows:

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The term commenced on April 3, 2010 with an initial term of three years.

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The renewal lease may be extended for two successive five-year renewal options with future rent to be negotiated at a commercially reasonable rate.

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The battery manufacturing facility includes 70,438 square feet of floor space, including 7,859 square feet of office, locker, lab and lunch area, 46,931 square feet of manufacturing space, 1,488 square feet of dedicated lab space, 9,200 square feet of storage buildings and 5,000 square feet of basement area.

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The rental amount for the initial term is $17,200 per month, which is fixed through 2013. In addition to the monthly rental, we are obligated to pay all required maintenance costs, taxes and special assessments, maintain public liability insurance and maintain fire and casualty insurance for an amount equal to 100% of the replacement value of the leased premises.

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On May 26, 2011 we executed an addendum to the existing lease agreement which resulted in the lease of an additional 2,160 square feet of additional space for $500.00 per month. There were no other changes to the existing lease.

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With the execution of the addendum we now lease 72,598 square feet for a monthly rent of $17,200.

On November 4, 2010, the Company entered into a Commercial Lease (“Lease”) with Becan Development, LLC (“Lessor”) to lease a 45,000 square foot building, located at 209 Green Ridge Road in New Castle PA, (the “Property”). The salient terms of the Lease are as follows:

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The Lease term commenced on January 1, 2011 and the term expires on December 31, 2015.

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The Lease may be extended for two 5-year terms, by giving notice not less than 30 nor more than 120 days before the expiration of the initial term or first renewal term (as applicable). The renewal leases shall be on terms substantially similar to the terms of the initial Lease except for any adjustment to rent, if warranted, as mutually agreed upon by Lessor and the Company.

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The rental amount for the initial term is $19,297 per month and is on a “triple net” basis.

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If the Company is able to obtain sufficient funding from either the federal or state government or agencies, and it enters into a binding agreement to purchase the Property, the Lease shall be immediately terminated and Lessor shall credit the most recent 6 months of actual rental payments made to Lessor against the purchase price of the Property

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The Company also has a right of first refusal to purchase the property within 30 days of receipt of notice of a third party offer from Lessor upon substantially the same terms as those offered by the third party.

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The Lease contains market terms on standard provisions such as defaults and maintenance.

Employment Agreements:    The Company has entered into executive employment agreements with Thomas Granville, Charles R. Trego, Phillip S. Baker, and Vani K. Dantam. These agreements generally require each executive to devote substantially all of his business time to the Company’s affairs, establish standards of conduct, prohibit competition with our company during their term, affirm our rights respecting the ownership and disclosure of patents, trade secrets and other confidential information, provide for the acts and events that would give rise to termination of such agreements and provide express remedies for a breach of the agreement. Each of the executives is allowed to participate in our standard employee benefit programs, including medical/hospitalization insurance and group life insurance, as in effect from time to time. Each of the covered executives will generally receive an automobile allowance, reimbursement for all reasonable business expenses incurred by him on behalf of the Company in the performance of his duties, and a severance package that guarantees continued remuneration equal to the executives base salary for a total of 23 months so long as the Company elects to enforce the provisions of the Non-Competition Agreement, should the executive be unable to find employment or accepts employment at a reduced rate of pay due solely to the Non-Competition Agreement. The provisions of the individual agreements are set forth in the following table:

Name

Position

Date

Term

Salary

Options

Price

Vesting

Stock

Thomas Granville (1)

CEO

6/29/13

3-year

$

380,000

Charles R. Trego (2)

CFO (resigned August 2, 2013)

4/1/13

3-year

$

225,000

Stephen Graham (3)

CFO

10/21/13

3-year

$

250,000

900,000

$

0.15

Monthly

0

Philip S. Baker (4)

COO

4/1/13

3-year

$

199,800

Vani K. Dantam (5)

Sr. VP

1/23/12

3-year

$

225,000

1

Thomas Granville. On April 1, 2013, the Company renewed the Executive Employment Agreement with Thomas Granville as Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Granville receives an annual salary of $380,000, an annual stipend of $38,000 and an annual car allowance of $9,000 for the period commencing April 1, 2013, and terminating March 31, 2016. Mr. Granville’s base salary is subject to annual review, and he is eligible for an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee. Any such salary adjustment or bonus amount is on the basis of Mr. Granville’s and the Company’s performance. In addition, on June 29, 2010, Mr. Granville was granted a signing bonus of $270,000 and was paid on July 9, 2010. The Company also granted Mr. Granville an option to purchase 360,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share at a vesting rate of 10,000 shares per month through the term of the agreement. Mr. Granville is eligible to participate in any executive compensation plans adopted by the shareholders of the Company and the Company's standard employee benefit programs.

2

Charles R. Trego. On April 1, 2013, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Charles R. Trego as Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of his employment agreement, which had a term of three years, Mr. Trego was to receive an annual salary of $225,000, which was subject to review annually, an annual stipend of $22,500, an annual car allowance of $9,000, and bonus as determined by the compensation committee. On April 1, 2010, Mr. Trego received a 5-year option to purchase 265,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. 27,000 options vested April 1, 2010 and, beginning in June 2010, 7,000 options vested monthly over a 34 month period. Mr. Trego resigned from the Company effective August 2, 2013.

3

Stephen Graham. On October 9, 2013 the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Stephen Graham as the new Chief Financial Officer effective October 21, 2013. Mr. Graham receives an annual salary of $250,000, which is subject to annual review, and an annual car allowance of $9,000, an annual stipend of $25,000and bonuses as determined by the compensation committee. Mr. Graham was granted a 5-year option to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.15 per share, 180,000 options vested immediately and thereafter 20,000 options shall vest on the last day of each consecutive calendar month, commencing on October 31, 2013 and ending on September 30, 2016.

4

Philip S. Baker. On April 1, 2013, the Company renewed the Executive Employment Agreement with Philip S. Baker as Chief Operating Officer. Under the terms of his employment agreement, which has a term of three years, Mr. Baker receives an annual salary of $199,800, which is subject to review annually, an annual stipend of $19,980, an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee , and an annual car allowance of $6,000. On April 1, 2010, Mr. Baker was granted a 5-year option to purchase 230,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. 26,000 options vested on April 1, 2010 and, beginning in June, 2010, 6,000 options vested monthly through the remaining 34 months of this contract.

5

Vani K. Dantam. On April 1, 2013, The Company entered into a new Executive Employment Agreement with Vani Dantam as Senior Vice President Business Development, Sales & Marketing. Under the terms of this agreement, which has a term of three years, Mr. Dantam receives an annual salary of $225,000 , which is subject to review on an annual basis, an annual stipend of $22,500, is eligible for an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee and an annual car allowance of $6,000. On January 1, 2012, Mr. Dantam received a $20,000 sign-on bonus , , and a 5- year option to purchase to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share , 15,020 options vested on January 1, 2012, and, beginning March 2012, 3,970 options vest monthly.

We have no retirement plans or other similar arrangements for any directors, executive officers or employees, other than a noncontributory 401(k) plan.

Purchase Orders

On May 11, 2010, the Company was awarded federal contract number N00014-10-C-0094. Under the terms of the agreement, Axion shall furnish personnel and facilities to conduct the research effort for the development of new lightweight, high-powered batteries for use in vehicles operated by the U.S. Marine Corps. This cost-plus-fixed-fee completion contract requires scientific or technical reports to be delivered, inspected and accepted prior to reimbursement. Costs incurred during the performance period, will be reimbursed quarterly. The final report was delivered in July, 2011. The contract, provided $1,004,747 to us in funding for this project, and is subject to a financial audit upon contract completion which we anticipate will occur in 2013.

Selling price was determined by periodic spending using the hourly labor, overhead, and G&A rates submitted with the proposal. The rates are subject to adjustment at the end of contract, and secured by the unpaid fixed fee. Revenue based on the proportionate performance of the work performed was recognized from inception to completion when collection of the reimbursement was reasonably assured. Recognition of the fixed fee was postponed to contract completion. Fixed fee billings were recorded under deferred revenue. The contract contributed no service revenue in either year 2013 or 2012.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Note 12 — Subsequent events
	Stephen Graham, has notified us of his resignation as our Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 1, 2014.

Accounting_Policies_Policies

Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from the estimates.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Principles of Consolidation:   The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Axion Power Battery Manufacturing, Inc., APC and C&T. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Segment Reporting: Management has determined that the Company is organized, managed and internally reported as one business segment.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation: The accounts of APC and C&T are measured using the Canadian dollar as the functional currency for all the periods presented in the financial statements. The translation from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars is performed for the balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at each of the balance sheet dates, and for the revenue and expense accounts using the average rate in effect during the periods. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. Any gains or losses arising from the inter-company loan denominated in U.S. dollars are directly reflected in other comprehensive income, as the amounts are not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Comprehensive Income: The Company follows FASB ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income.” Comprehensive income is the change in equity of a business enterprise during a reporting period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. In addition to the Company’s net loss, the change in equity components under comprehensive income include any foreign currency translation adjustment.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments: FASB ASC 825, “Financial Instruments," requires disclosure of fair value information about certain financial instruments, including, but not limited to, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, refundable tax credits, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable to related parties and convertible debt-related securities. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The carrying value of the balance sheet financial instruments included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements approximated their fair values.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents:   The Company considers those short-term, highly liquid investments to be cash or cash equivalents. Our investment policy is that we only invest cash in U.S. Government Treasuries with original maturities of six months or less.
Accounts Receivable And Concentration Of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk: The Company records its accounts receivable net of any allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company manages its credit risk exposure and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts that are deemed at risk for collection. When management determines that an account is uncollectible, it is written off against the related allowance. An allowance in the amount of $10,500 was established as of December 31, 2013 compared to no allowance for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventory: Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market value, and adjusted as appropriate for decreases in valuation and obsolescence. Adjustments to the valuation and obsolescence reserves are made after analyzing market conditions, historical sales activity, inventory costs and inventory composition to determine appropriate reserve levels. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out (FIFO) method. Many components and raw materials we purchase have minimum order quantities.
	A summary of inventory at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Raw materials	$	1,073,034		$	945,763
	Work in process		1,235,029			1,677,605
	Finished goods		163,228			471,935
	Inventory reserves		-220,654			-256,512
		$	2,250,637		$	2,838,791
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property and Equipment:   Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from 3 to 22 years. Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized. Expenditures for minor items are charged to repairs and maintenance expense. Gain or loss upon sale or retirement is reflected in operating results in the period the event takes place.
	A summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Estimated useful  life		2013			2012
	Construction in progress			$	434,082		$	476,257
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of lease term or 10 years			530,091			382,680
	Machinery & equipment	3-22 years			11,323,042			11,186,840
	Less accumulated depreciation				-5,588,679			-4,082,736
	Net			$	6,698,536		$	7,963,041
	Depreciation expense was $ 1,505,944 and $1,320,594 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	Certain of our machinery and equipment amounting to $1,582,111 are secured by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in relation to the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund financing. The initial loan proceeds in the amount of $776,244 were received by us on September 14, 2009. The proceeds of the loan were used to defray part of the cost of equipment purchased for use at our Green Ridge Road and Clover Lane facilities. The loan bore an interest at the rate of 3% interest per annum and payable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest over a period of seven years, maturing on October 1, 2016.  Effective October 23, 2013, the interest rate was increased to 5.25% as Axion was unable to achieve the required headcount in order to maintain the lower interest rate. The 5.25% interest rate will continue through the remainder of the loan.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets: The Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 360-10-15-3, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.” This standard requires, among other things, that long-lived assets be reviewed for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the ability to recover the carrying value of the asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related operations. If these expected cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. The primary measure of fair value is based on undiscounted future cash flows. The measurement of impairment requires management to make estimates of these cash flows related to long-lived assets, as well as other fair value determinations. There was no impairment loss recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Derivative Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company’s objectives in using derivative financial instruments are to obtain the lowest cash cost-source of funds. Derivative liabilities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value based on the criteria specified in FASB ASC topic 815-40 " Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s own Equity ". The estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities is calculated using either the Black-Scholes-Merton or Monte Carlo simulation model method where applicable and such estimates are revalued at each balance sheet date, with changes in value recorded as other income or expense in the consolidated statement of operations. As a result of the Company’s adoption of ASC topic 815-40, effective January 1, 2009 some of the Company’s warrants are now accounted for as derivatives. (See Footnote 3)
	Certain warrants classified as derivatives at year end December 31, 2012 expired during 2013.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an agreement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Evidence of an agreement and fixed or determinable sales price is predominantly based on a customer purchase order or other form of written sales order or written agreement. Sales on account are approved only for credit-worthy customers; otherwise partial or full payment.is received prior to shipment. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point and revenue is recognized when product is shipped to the customer. In limited cases, if terms are FOB destination or contingent upon collection by a prime contractor, then in these cases, revenue is recognized when the product is delivered to the customer’s designated delivery site or the conditions for collection have been fulfilled. The Company records sales net of discounts and estimated customer allowances and returns. We offer a 90 day free replacement warranty on some specialty collector car and motorsports products. Collector car products also carry a four year prorated warranty that begins at the end of the 90 days. To date, our warranty exposure on these battery products has been minimal. Flooded battery sales do not have standard warranty provisions and instead are sold at a discount in lieu of warranty.  There were no other post shipment obligations that may impact the timing of revenue recognition for the year ending December 31, 2013.
Cost Of Sales Idle Capacity [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cost of Sales - Idle Capacity: Idle capacity consists of direct production costs in excess of charges allocated to our finished goods in production. Operating costs include labor, production supplies, repairs and maintenance. Our charges for labor and overhead allocated to our finished goods are determined on a basis which is calculated presuming normal capacity utilization of two shifts per day, five days per week, which is lower than our actual costs incurred. Operating costs in excess of production allocations are expensed in the period incurred rather than added to the cost of finished goods produced. Idle capacity expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 are $1,758,407. The Company has reclassified amounts identified as “idle capacity” for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1,534,138 and has reclassified the expense as part of cost of sales. The year over year increase is due to higher material and labor costs and a year-end lower of cost and market adjustment to inventory.
Grant [Policy Text Block]	'
	Grants: The Company recognizes government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to the grant arrangement and the grant will be received. Government grants are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations on a systematic basis over the periods in which the Company recognizes the related costs for which the government grant is intended to compensate. Specifically, when government grants are related to reimbursements for cost of revenues or operating expenses, the government grants are recognized as a reduction of the related expense in the consolidated statements of operations. For government grants related to reimbursements of capital expenditures, the government grants are recognized as a reduction of the basis of the asset and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations over the estimated useful life of the depreciable asset as a reduced depreciation expense. The Company records government grants receivable in the consolidated balance sheets in other receivables. Deferred revenue is amortized into income over the estimated useful life of the related equipment. As of December 31, 2013, the liability for deferred revenue was $ 922,362 and there are no grant receivables at either December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. During the year 2013, $ 339,934 of income was recorded for the amortization of deferred revenue compared to $338,562 during 2012.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Stock based Compensation: Stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees is recognized as compensation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss is based on the fair value of the services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more readily determinable. Our accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of ASC 505-50 “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”. The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (2) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes are recorded in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using the tax rates and laws in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. FASB ASC 740 provides for the recognition of deferred tax assets if realization of such assets is more likely than not to occur. Realization of net deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions to realize benefit from the reversal of temporary differences and from net operating loss, or NOL carry forwards. The Company has determined it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset resulting from these timing differences will not materialize and have provided a valuation allowance against the entire net deferred tax asset. Management will continue to evaluate the realizability of the deferred tax asset and its related valuation allowance. If the assessment of the deferred tax assets or the corresponding valuation allowance were to change, the Company would record the related adjustment to income during the period in which the determination is made. The tax rate may also vary based on actual results and the mix of income or loss in domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions in which operations take place. The provision for taxes represents corporate-level franchise taxes which may be based on assets, equity, capital stock or a variation thereof.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements: During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company has conformed its presentation of results of operations, in accordance with new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income (loss). The guidance requires total comprehensive income (loss) for interim periods to be presented in a single continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. The new guidance does not change where the components of comprehensive income (loss) are recognized.
	There are no new accounting standards if adopted that would have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reclassifications: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Accounting_Policies_Tables

Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of inventory at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Raw materials	$	1,073,034		$	945,763
	Work in process		1,235,029			1,677,605
	Finished goods		163,228			471,935
	Inventory reserves		-220,654			-256,512
		$	2,250,637		$	2,838,791
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Estimated useful  life		2013			2012
	Construction in progress			$	434,082		$	476,257
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of lease term or 10 years			530,091			382,680
	Machinery & equipment	3-22 years			11,323,042			11,186,840
	Less accumulated depreciation				-5,588,679			-4,082,736
	Net			$	6,698,536		$	7,963,041

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W1

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt Conversions [Table Text Block]	'
	The Senior Warrants and the conversion feature of the Senior Notes are classified as a liability in the consolidated condensed balance sheet as follows:
		Warrants		Conversion Feature		Total
	Original valuation – May 8, 2013	$	2,938,000	$	1,512,000	$	4,450,000
	Adjustment to fair value		2,419,567		1,511,968		3,931,535
	Ending Balance–December 31, 2013	$	518,433	$	32	$	518,465
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	As of December 31, 2013, the principal balance of the Senior Notes (net of discount) was as follows:
		Convertible Note		Debt Discount		Net Total
	Original valuation – May 8, 2013	$	9,000,000	$	-4,450,000	$	4,550,000
	Installation Payment in Shares		-6,275,000		-		-6,275,000
	Amortization of debt discount		-		3,771,948		3,771,948
	Ending balance –December 31, 2013	$	2,725,000	$	-678,052	$	2,046,948
Schedule of Subordinated Borrowing [Table Text Block]	'
	The balance at December 31, 2013 related to the Subordinated Notes was comprised of:
	Subordinated convertible notes payable, related and unrelated parties at May 8, 2013	$	1,000,000
	Unamortized debt discount		-416,426
	Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$	583,574
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	As of December 31, 2013, the following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for items that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair
		Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Embedded note conversion feature	$	32		-		-	$	32
	Warrant liability	$	518,433		-		-	$	518,433

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stockholders Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides summary information on warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, with summary information on the various warrants issued by the Company in private placement transactions, warrants exercised to date, warrants that are presently exercisable and the current exercise prices of such warrants.
				2013				2012
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise price		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Warrants outstanding January 1		11,712,315	$	0.83		11,896,070	$	0.83
	Granted during year		20,780,775		0.31		-		-
	Exercised		-				-		-
	Lapsed		-11,666,654		0.83		-183,755		2.35
	Outstanding at December 31		20,826,436	$	0.3		11,712,315	$	0.83
	Weighted average years remaining		4.3				0.3

Equity_Compensation_Tables

Equity Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing Model to estimate the fair value of awards on the measurement date using the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table:
	Year	Interest rate %			Dividend Yield %		Expected Volatility %		Expected Life
	2013	0.63			0		65.36		96 months
	2012	0.42			0		61.12		96 months
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides consolidated summary information on the Company’s stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
					2013
					Weighted Average
	All Plan & Non-Plan Compensatory	Number of			Exercise		Fair Value		Remaining Life (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Options	Options
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2012		4,076,145		$	1.7	$	0.56		3.8	$	-
	Granted		1,398,501			0.14		0.25		5.5		-
	Exercised		-			-		-				-
	Forfeited or lapsed		-282,506			2.87		0.77				-
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		5,192,140		$	1.22	$	0.46		3.7	$	-
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013		3,431,729		$	1.66	$	0.58		2.6	$	-
					2012
					Weighted Average
	All Plan & Non-Plan Compensatory	Number of			Exercise		Fair Value		Remaining Life (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Options	Options
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2012		3,909,300		$	1.85	$	0.64		4.2	$	-
	Granted		536,429			1.13		0.15				-
	Exercised		-
	Forfeited or lapsed		-369,584			2.45		0.82				-
	Options outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,076,145		$	1.7	$	0.56		3	$	-
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013		2,965,998		$	1.9	$	0.65		3	$	-
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s non-vested options:
	All non-vested stock options as of December 31, 2013	Shares		Fair Value
	Options subject to future vesting at December 31, 2012	1,110,147		$	0.4
	Options granted	1,398,501			0.25
	Options forfeited or lapsed	-51,201			0.17
	Options vested	-697,036			0.24
	Options subject to future vesting at December 31, 2013	1,760,411		$	0.27

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit_T

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of the components giving rise to the income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Federal	$	-		$	-
	State		-			-
	Foreign		-			-
		$	-		$	-
	Deferred income tax provision (benefit):
	Federal	$	-3,003,000		$	-2,905,000
	State		-583,000			-564,000
	Foreign		149,000			-51,000
	Total deferred tax		-3,438,000			(3, 520,000)
	Less increase in allowance		3,438,000			3,520,000
	Net deferred tax	$	-		$	-
	Total income tax expense (recovery)	$	-		$	-
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Individual components giving rise to the deferred tax asset are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Future tax benefit arising from net operating loss carry forwards	$	24,453,000		$	21,100,000
	Future tax benefit arising from available tax credits		1,373,000			1,373,000
	Future tax benefit arising from options/warrants issued for Services		1,292,000			1,210,000
	Other		214,000			222,000
	Total future tax benefit		27,332,000			23,905,000
	Less valuation allowance		-27,332,000			-23,905,000
	Net deferred tax	$	-		$	-
Schedule Of Components Of Pre Tax NetLoss [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of pretax loss are as follows:
		2013			2012
	United States	$	-11,959,188		$	-8,553,281
	Foreign		-3,850			-
		$	-11,963,068		$	-8,553,281
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The reconciliation of the United States statutory federal income rate and the effective income tax rate in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		2013		2012
	Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	-34	%	-34	%
	Prior period adjustments	0	%	0	%
	State taxes, net	-4.9	%	-6.6	%
	Foreign currency fluctuation	1.3	%	-0.6	%
	U.S. tax credits	0	%	0	%
	Revaluation of Derivatives	-5.6	%	-0.1	%
	Debt Discount Amortization	14.5	%	0.1	%
	Change in valuation allowance	28.7	%	41.1	%
	Effective income tax rate	0	%	0	%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies and Significant Contracts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Schedule Of Employment Agreement [Table Text Block]

'

The provisions of the individual agreements are set forth in the following table:

Name

Position

Date

Term

Salary

Options

Price

Vesting

Stock

Thomas Granville (1)

CEO

6/29/13

3-year

$

380,000

Charles R. Trego (2)

CFO (resigned August 2, 2013)

4/1/13

3-year

$

225,000

Stephen Graham (3)

CFO

10/21/13

3-year

$

250,000

900,000

$

0.15

Monthly

0

Philip S. Baker (4)

COO

4/1/13

3-year

$

199,800

Vani K. Dantam (5)

Sr. VP

1/23/12

3-year

$

225,000

1

Thomas Granville. On April 1, 2013, the Company renewed the Executive Employment Agreement with Thomas Granville as Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Granville receives an annual salary of $380,000, an annual stipend of $38,000 and an annual car allowance of $9,000 for the period commencing April 1, 2013, and terminating March 31, 2016. Mr. Granville’s base salary is subject to annual review, and he is eligible for an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee. Any such salary adjustment or bonus amount is on the basis of Mr. Granville’s and the Company’s performance. In addition, on June 29, 2010, Mr. Granville was granted a signing bonus of $270,000 and was paid on July 9, 2010. The Company also granted Mr. Granville an option to purchase 360,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share at a vesting rate of 10,000 shares per month through the term of the agreement. Mr. Granville is eligible to participate in any executive compensation plans adopted by the shareholders of the Company and the Company's standard employee benefit programs.

2

Charles R. Trego. On April 1, 2013, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Charles R. Trego as Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of his employment agreement, which had a term of three years, Mr. Trego was to receive an annual salary of $225,000, which was subject to review annually, an annual stipend of $22,500, an annual car allowance of $9,000, and bonus as determined by the compensation committee. On April 1, 2010, Mr. Trego received a 5-year option to purchase 265,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. 27,000 options vested April 1, 2010 and, beginning in June 2010, 7,000 options vested monthly over a 34 month period. Mr. Trego resigned from the Company effective August 2, 2013.

3

Stephen Graham. On October 9, 2013 the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Stephen Graham as the new Chief Financial Officer effective October 21, 2013. Mr. Graham receives an annual salary of $250,000, which is subject to annual review, and an annual car allowance of $9,000, an annual stipend of $25,000and bonuses as determined by the compensation committee. Mr. Graham was granted a 5-year option to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.15 per share, 180,000 options vested immediately and thereafter 20,000 options shall vest on the last day of each consecutive calendar month, commencing on October 31, 2013 and ending on September 30, 2016.

4

Philip S. Baker. On April 1, 2013, the Company renewed the Executive Employment Agreement with Philip S. Baker as Chief Operating Officer. Under the terms of his employment agreement, which has a term of three years, Mr. Baker receives an annual salary of $199,800, which is subject to review annually, an annual stipend of $19,980, an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee , and an annual car allowance of $6,000. On April 1, 2010, Mr. Baker was granted a 5-year option to purchase 230,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. 26,000 options vested on April 1, 2010 and, beginning in June, 2010, 6,000 options vested monthly through the remaining 34 months of this contract.

5

Vani K. Dantam. On April 1, 2013, The Company entered into a new Executive Employment Agreement with Vani Dantam as Senior Vice President Business Development, Sales & Marketing. Under the terms of this agreement, which has a term of three years, Mr. Dantam receives an annual salary of $225,000 , which is subject to review on an annual basis, an annual stipend of $22,500, is eligible for an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee and an annual car allowance of $6,000. On January 1, 2012, Mr. Dantam received a $20,000 sign-on bonus , , and a 5- year option to purchase to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share , 15,020 options vested on January 1, 2012, and, beginning March 2012, 3,970 options vest monthly.

Accounting_Policies_Details

Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Raw materials	$1,073,034	$945,763
Work in process	1,235,029	1,677,605
Finished goods	163,228	471,935
Inventory reserves	-220,654	-256,512
Inventory, Net	$2,250,637	$2,838,791

Accounting_policies_Details_1

Accounting policies (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			Maximum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Construction in Progress [Member]	Construction in Progress [Member]	Leasehold Improvements [Member]	Leasehold Improvements [Member]	Machinery and Equipment [Member]	Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	'	'	'	'	$434,082	$476,257	$530,091	$382,680	$11,323,042	$11,186,840
Less accumulated depreciation	-5,588,679	-4,082,736	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$6,698,536	$7,963,041	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'	'	'22 years	'3 years	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	'	'	'	'	'	'	'Lesser of lease term or 10 years	'	'	'

Accounting_Policies_Details_Te

Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009	Oct. 23, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	$1,505,944	$1,320,594	'	'
Secured Machinery And Equipment	1,582,111	'	'	'
Proceeds from Loan Originations	'	'	776,244	'
Machinery And Equipment Loan Interest Rate Stated Percentage	3.00%	'	'	5.25%
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent	922,362	1,262,295	'	'
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	339,934	338,562	'	'
Grants Receivable	'	0	'	'
Cost of Goods Sold, Idle Capacity	1,758,407	1,534,138	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	$10,500	$0	'	'

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W2

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants (Details) (USD $)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'	'	'
Original valuation, Warrants	$2,938,000	$0	'
Original valuation, Conversion Feature	1,512,000	'	'
Original valuation, Total	4,450,000	'	'
Adjustment to fair value, Warrants	2,419,567	2,419,568	0
Adjustment to fair value Conversion Feature	1,511,968	1,511,968	0
Adjustment to fair value, Total	3,931,535	'	'
Original valuation, Warrants	518,433	518,433	0
Original valuation, Conversion Feature	32	32	'
Original valuation, Total	$518,465	$518,465	'

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W3

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		8 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
			Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'	'	'
Original valuation, Convertible Note	'	'	$9,000,000
Installment Payment in Shares, Convertible Note	'	'	-6,275,000
Amortization of debt discount, Convertible Note	'	'	0
Ending Balance, Convertible Debt	'	'	2,725,000
Original valuation, Debt Discount	'	'	-4,450,000
Installment Payment in Shares, Debt Discount	'	'	0
Amortization of Debt Discount, Debt Discount	3,771,948	0	3,771,948
Ending Balance, Debt discount	'	'	-678,052
Original valuation, Net	0	'	4,550,000
Installment Payment in Shares, Net	'	'	-6,275,000
Amortization of debt discount, Net	'	'	3,771,948
Ending balance -Net	$2,046,948	$0	$2,046,948

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W4

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants (Details 2) (Subordinated Debt [Member], USD $)	8 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subordinated Debt [Member]	'
Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'
Subordinated convertible notes payable, related and unrelated parties at May 8, 2013	$1,000,000
Unamortized debt discount	-416,426
Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$583,574

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W5

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'
Embedded note conversion feature	$32
Warrant liability	518,433
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'
Embedded note conversion feature	0
Warrant liability	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'
Embedded note conversion feature	0
Warrant liability	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'
Embedded note conversion feature	32
Warrant liability	$518,433

Senior_Convertible_Notes_and_W6

Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants (Details Textual) (USD $)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	8-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013
				Placement Agent Warrants [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Subordinated Notes [Member]
Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants, and Subordinated Notes and Warrants [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior Notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	$9,000,000	'
Net Proceeds From Issuance Of Senior Note	'	'	'	'	'	2,760,000	'	'
Placement Agent Fee	'	'	'	'	'	240,000	'	'
Deferred Financing Fee	'	'	'	'	'	494,500	'	'
Proceeds From Issuance Of Senior Note - Control Account	'	'	'	'	'	6,000,000	'	'
Monthly Withdrawal From Control Accounts	'	'	'	'	'	500,000	'	'
Total Withdrawals From Control Accounts	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000	'	'
Subordinated Convertible Note	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	'	'	8.00%	8.00%	'	'
Default Interest Rate Increase Per Year	'	'	'	'	18.00%	18.00%	'	'
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	$0.11	$0.11	'	'	$0.26	$0.26	'	$0.26
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	17,281,107	17,281,107	'	'	'	'	'	1,920,123
Class Of Warrant Or Right Expiry Period	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'5 years
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	0.302	0.302	'	'	'	'	'	0.302
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'10 months 24 days
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	'	'	'	60.00%	'	80.00%	'	80.00%
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	'	'	'	0.75%	'	0.75%	'	0.75%
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	'	'	'	'	'	0.00%	'	0.00%
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total	'	-1,957,689	0	'	'	-1,957,689	'	'
Warrants Issued	'	'	'	'	'	909,090	'	304,000
Fair Value Of Warrants	'	'	'	'	144,000	144,000	'	'
Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000
Adjustment to fair value Conversion Feature	1,511,968	1,511,968	0	'	'	246,000	'	'
Debt Discount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	263,000
Decrease In Convertible Debt Liability	'	'	'	'	525,000	525,000	'	'
Debt Instrument Default Redemption Price, Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	125.00%	'	'
Accelerated Note Conversions	'	'	'	'	'	212,500	'	'
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	'	3,771,948	0	'	3,771,948	'	'	11,129
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	'	'	'	'	'	5,750,000	'	'
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest	'	'	'	'	'	$1,180,870	'	'

Going_Concern_Details_Textual

Going Concern (Details Textual) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Going Concern [Line Items]	'
Working Capital	$4.50

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted during year	$0.25	'
Warrant [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Warrants outstanding January 1	11,712,315	11,896,070
Granted during year	20,780,775	0
Exercised	0	0
Lapsed	-11,666,654	-183,755
Outstanding at December 31	20,826,436	11,712,315
Weighted average years remaining	'4 years 3 months 18 days	'3 months 18 days
Weighted average Exercise Price Warrants outstanding	$0.83	$0.83
Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted during year	$0.31	$0
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised	'	$0
Weighted average Exercise Price Lapsed	$0.83	$2.35
Weighted Average Exercise price Warrants outstanding	$0.30	$0.83

Stockholders_Equity_Details_Te

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	350,000,000	200,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	12,500,000	12,500,000
Increase In Common Stock Shares Authorized	150,000,000	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	180,401,405	113,260,006
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	180,401,405	113,260,006
Common Stock, Voting Rights	'the holders of more than 50% of the shares voted for the election of directors can elect all of the directors.	'
Derivative Liability	$17,281,107	$1,085,714

Equity_Compensation_Details

Equity Compensation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Year 2013 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.63%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility	65.36%
Expected term (in months)	'96 months
Year 2012 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.42%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility	61.12%
Expected term (in months)	'96 months

Equity_Compensation_Details_1

Equity Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Options - Outstanding - Beginning balance	4,076,145	3,909,300	'
Options - Granted	1,398,501	536,429	'
Options - Exercised	0	0	'
Options - Forfeited or lapsed	-282,506	-369,584	'
Options - Outstanding - Ending balance	5,192,140	4,076,145	3,909,300
Options - Exercisable	3,431,729	2,965,998	'
Weighted Average Exercise - Outstanding - Beginning balance	$1.70	$1.85	'
Weighted Average Exercise - Granted	$0.14	$1.13	'
Weighted Average Exercise - Exercised	$0	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise - Forfeited or lapsed	$2.87	$2.45	'
Weighted Average Exercise - Outstanding - Ending balance	$1.22	$1.70	$1.85
Weighted Average Exercise - Exercisable	$1.66	$1.90	'
Weighted Average, Fair Value - Outstanding - Beginning balance	$0.56	$0.64	'
Weighted Average, Fair Value - Granted	$0.25	$0.15	'
Weighted Average, Fair Value - Exercised	$0	'	'
Weighted Average, Fair Value - Forfeited or lapsed	$0.77	$0.82	'
Weighted Average, Fair Value - Outstanding - Ending balance	$0.46	$0.56	$0.64
Weighted Average, Fair Value - Exercisable	$0.58	$0.65	'
Weighted Average, Remaining Life (years) - Outstanding	'3 years 8 months 12 days	'3 years 9 months 18 days	'4 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average, Remaining Life (years) - Granted	'5 years 6 months	'	'
Weighted Average, Remaining Life (years) - Exercisable	'2 years 7 months 6 days	'3 years	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Outstanding	$0	$0	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Outstanding	0	0	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Exercisable	$0	$0	'

Equity_Compensation_Details_2

Equity Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Options subject to future vesting - Shares	1,110,147
Options granted - Shares	1,398,501
Options forfeited or lapsed - Shares	-51,201
Options vested - Shares	-697,036
Options subject to future vesting - Shares	1,760,411
Options subject to future vesting - Fair Value	$0.40
Options granted - Fair Value	$0.25
Options forfeited or lapsed - Fair Value	$0.17
Options vested - Fair Value	$0.24
Options subject to future vesting - Fair Value	$0.27

Equity_Compensation_Details_Te

Equity Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2005

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 18, 2013

Oct. 17, 2012

Dec. 18, 2013

Oct. 17, 2012

Director [Member]

Incentive Stock Plan [Member]

Incentive Stock Plan [Member]

Incentive Stock Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Outside Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Prior To Amendment [Member]

Prior To Amendment [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

$5,403

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9,964

$6,832

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized

159,037

328,400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

'1 year 4 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value

1,985,062

1,945,085

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

'

'

'

1,000,000

2,000,000

'

'

125,000

'

3,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

500,000

Maximum Value Options For Determination Of Aggregate Fair Market Value

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Incentive Stock Options Exercise Price Terms

'

'

'

'The exercise price of incentive stock options must be equal to the fair market value of such shares on the date of the grant or, in the case of incentive stock options granted to the holder of more than 10% of the Companys common stock, at least 110% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of the grant.

'

'

'

'five year options to one of its directors, vesting one third per year over the next three years.

'

'

'

'

'

Incentive Stock Options Maximum Exercise Period Terms

'

'

'

'The maximum exercise period for incentive stock options is ten years from the date of grant, or five years in the case of an individual who owns more than 10% of the Companys common stock.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share Based Compensation Arrangemen tBy Share Based Payment Award Options Granted Fair Market Value

64,836

'

'

20,000

'

'

'

37,836

35,136

'

'

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Net Of Forfeitures

1,398,501

536,429

166,167

900,000

'

'

498,501

'

171,429

'

'

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price

$1.66

$1.90

'

$0.15

'

'

'

$0.12

$0.35

'

'

'

'

Recognised Share Based Compensation Expense

160,987

410,326

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares

'

'

'

120,000

'

20,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non Cash Compensation Expenses

$40,770

$35,640

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

EarningsLoss_Per_Share_Details

Earnings/Loss Per Share (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	260,793	161,219

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit_D

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current income tax expense:	'	'
Federal	$0	$0
State	0	0
Foreign	0	0
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	0	0
Deferred income tax provision (benefit):	'	'
Federal	-3,003,000	-2,905,000
State	-583,000	-564,000
Foreign	149,000	-51,000
Total deferred tax	-3,438,000	-3,520,000
Less increase in allowance	3,438,000	3,520,000
Net deferred tax	0	0
Total income tax expense (recovery)	$0	$0

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit_D1

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'	'
Future tax benefit arising from net operating loss carry forwards	$24,453,000	$21,100,000
Future tax benefit arising from available tax credits	1,373,000	1,373,000
Future tax benefit arising from options/warrants issued for Services	1,292,000	1,210,000
Other	214,000	222,000
Total future tax benefit	27,332,000	23,905,000
Less valuation allowance	-27,332,000	-23,905,000
Net deferred tax	$0	$0

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit_D2

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'	'
Loss before income taxes	($11,963,038)	($8,553,281)
Foreign [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'	'
Loss before income taxes	-3,850	0
United States [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'	'
Loss before income taxes	($11,959,188)	($8,553,281)

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit_D3

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'	'
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	-34.00%	-34.00%
Prior period adjustments	0.00%	0.00%
State taxes, net	-4.90%	-6.60%
Foreign currency fluctuation	1.30%	-0.60%
U.S. tax credits	0.00%	0.00%
Revaluation of Derivatives	-5.60%	-0.10%
Debt Discount Amortization	14.50%	0.10%
Change in valuation allowance	28.70%	41.10%
Effective income tax rate	0.00%	0.00%

Income_Taxes_Expense_Benefit_D4

Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) (Detail Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	56,700,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period	'between 2024 and 2033
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	'
Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	2,800,000
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	734,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period	'between 2013 and 2028

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]	'	'
Interest Paid, Total	$19,405	$17,595

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies and Significant Contracts (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 29, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 01, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 21, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 01, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 23, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Thomas Granville [Member]

Thomas Granville [Member]

Charles R Trego [Member]

Charles R Trego [Member]

Stephen Graham [Member]

Stephen Graham [Member]

Philip S Baker [Member]

Philip S Baker [Member]

Vani K Dantam [Member]

Vani K Dantam [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

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'

Position Of Employee

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'

'

'CEO

[1]

'

'CFO (resigned August 2, 2013)

[2]

'

'CFO

[3]

'

'COO

[4]

'

'Sr. VP

[5]

Date Of Employment Agreement

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'

'

29-Jun-13

[1]

'

1-Apr-13

[2]

'

21-Oct-13

[3]

'

1-Apr-13

[4]

'

23-Jan-12

[5]

Term Of Employment Agreement

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'

'

'3 years

[1]

'

'3 years

[2]

'

'3 years

[3]

'

'3 years

[4]

'

'3 years

[5]

Employment Agreement Salary

'

'

'

$380,000

[1]

'

$225,000

[2]

'

$250,000

[3]

'

$199,800

[4]

'

$225,000

[5]

Options - Granted

1,398,501

536,429

360,000

'

265,000

'

900,000

900,000

[3]

230,000

'

150,000

'

Weighted Average Exercise - Granted

$0.14

$1.13

$1.50

'

$1.50

'

$0.15

$0.15

[3]

$1.50

'

$1.50

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Monthly

[3]

'

'

'

'

Non-vested - Options granted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[3]

'

'

'

'

[1]

Thomas Granville. On April 1, 2013, the Company renewed the Executive Employment Agreement with Thomas Granville as Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Granville receives an annual salary of $380,000, an annual stipend of $38,000 and an annual car allowance of $9,000 for the period commencing April 1, 2013, and terminating March 31, 2016. Mr. Granvillebs base salary is subject to annual review, and he is eligible for an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee. Any such salary adjustment or bonus amount is on the basis of Mr. Granvillebs and the Companybs performance. In addition, on June 29, 2010, Mr. Granville was granted a signing bonus of $270,000 and was paid on July 9, 2010. The Company also granted Mr. Granville an option to purchase 360,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share at a vesting rate of 10,000 shares per month through the term of the agreement. Mr. Granville is eligible to participate in any executive compensation plans adopted by the shareholders of the Company and the Company's standard employee benefit programs.

[2]

Charles R. Trego. On April 1, 2013, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Charles R. Trego as Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of his employment agreement, which had a term of three years, Mr. Trego was to receive an annual salary of $225,000, which was subject to review annually, an annual stipend of $22,500, an annual car allowance of $9,000, and bonus as determined by the compensation committee. On April 1, 2010, Mr. Trego received a 5-year option to purchase 265,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. 27,000 options vested April 1, 2010 and, beginning in June 2010, 7,000 options vested monthly over a 34 month period. Mr. Trego resigned from the Company effective August 2, 2013.

[3]

Stephen Graham. On October 9, 2013 the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Stephen Graham as the new Chief Financial Officer effective October 21, 2013. Mr. Graham receives an annual salary of $250,000, which is subject to annual review, and an annual car allowance of $9,000, an annual stipend of $25,000and bonuses as determined by the compensation committee. Mr. Graham was granted a 5-year option to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.15 per share, 180,000 options vested immediately and thereafter 20,000 options shall vest on the last day of each consecutive calendar month, commencing on October 31, 2013 and ending on September 30, 2016.

[4]

Philip S. Baker. On April 1, 2013, the Company renewed the Executive Employment Agreement with Philip S. Baker as Chief Operating Officer. Under the terms of his employment agreement, which has a term of three years, Mr. Baker receives an annual salary of $199,800, which is subject to review annually, an annual stipend of $19,980, an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee , and an annual car allowance of $6,000. On April 1, 2010, Mr. Baker was granted a 5-year option to purchase 230,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share. 26,000 options vested on April 1, 2010 and, beginning in June, 2010, 6,000 options vested monthly through the remaining 34 months of this contract.

[5]

Vani K. Dantam. On April 1, 2013, The Company entered into a new Executive Employment Agreement with Vani Dantam as Senior Vice President Business Development, Sales & Marketing. Under the terms of this agreement, which has a term of three years, Mr. Dantam receives an annual salary of $225,000 , which is subject to review on an annual basis, an annual stipend of $22,500, is eligible for an annual bonus as determined by the compensation committee and an annual car allowance of $6,000. On January 1, 2012, Mr. Dantam received a $20,000 sign-on bonus , , and a 5- year option to purchase to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.50 per share , 15,020 options vested on January 1, 2012, and, beginning March 2012, 3,970 options vest monthly.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies and Significant Contracts (Details Textual) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

31-May-11

31-May-10

Apr. 03, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

26-May-11

Apr. 01, 2013

Jun. 29, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 01, 2013

Jun. 30, 2010

Apr. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 21, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 01, 2013

Apr. 30, 2010

Apr. 01, 2013

Jan. 23, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 03, 2010

Apr. 03, 2010

Apr. 03, 2010

Apr. 03, 2010

Apr. 03, 2010

Nov. 04, 2010

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Thomas Granville [Member]

Thomas Granville [Member]

Thomas Granville [Member]

Charles R Trego [Member]

Charles R Trego [Member]

Charles R Trego [Member]

Charles R Trego [Member]

Stephen Graham [Member]

Stephen Graham [Member]

Stephen Graham [Member]

Philip S Baker [Member]

Philip S Baker [Member]

Vani K Dantam [Member]

Vani K Dantam [Member]

Vani K Dantam [Member]

Vani K Dantam [Member]

Office Lab and Lunch [Member]

Manufacuring [Member]

Lab [Member]

Storage Building [Member]

Basement [Member]

Becan Development Llc [Member]

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Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lease Initial Term

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'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lease Monthly Rental Expense

'

'

'

$17,200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19,297

Fire And Casualty Insurance Coverage

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lease Monthly Rental Expense For Additional Space

500

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employment Agreement Annual Car Allowance

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,000

9,000

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'

'

9,000

'

'

6,000

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'

6,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employment Agreement Bonus

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'

'

'

'

'

270,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

20,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

ShareBased Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000

'

'

7,000

27,000

'

20,000

180,000

'

6,000

26,000

'

3,970

15,020

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Research and Development Arrangement with Federal Government, Customer Funding to Offset Costs Incurred

'

1,004,747

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

Area Of Floor

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'

70,438

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,859

46,931

1,488

9,200

5,000

'

Area Of Additional Floor Space Taken For Lease

'

'

'

'

'

2,160

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Area Of Floor Space Taken For Lease

'

'

'

72,598

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

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Area of Land

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,000

Employment Agreement Annual Stipend

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$38,000

'

'

'

$22,500

$25,000

'

'

$19,980

'

$22,500

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Net Of Forfeitures

'

'

'

1,398,501

536,429

'

'

360,000

'

265,000

'

'

'

900,000

'

900,000

[1]

230,000

'

'

150,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price

'

'

'

$0.14

$1.13

'

'

$1.50

'

$1.50

'

'

'

$0.15

'

$0.15

[1]

$1.50

'

'

$1.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Stephen Graham. On October 9, 2013 the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Stephen Graham as the new Chief Financial Officer effective October 21, 2013. Mr. Graham receives an annual salary of $250,000, which is subject to annual review, and an annual car allowance of $9,000, an annual stipend of $25,000and bonuses as determined by the compensation committee. Mr. Graham was granted a 5-year option to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.15 per share, 180,000 options vested immediately and thereafter 20,000 options shall vest on the last day of each consecutive calendar month, commencing on October 31, 2013 and ending on September 30, 2016.