Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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A summary of significant accounting policies of OxySure Systems, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “OxySure” or the “Company”) is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The accounting policies presented in these footnotes conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. These financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. |
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Organization: OxySure Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: OXYS) was incorporated on January 15, 2004 as a Delaware corporation. Our headquarters is located in Frisco, Texas and we are a medical device innovator focused on the design, manufacture and distribution of specialty respiratory and emergency medical solutions. We pioneered a safe and easy to use solution to produce medically pure (USP) oxygen from inert powders. We own nine (9) issued patents and several additional patents pending on this technology which makes the provision of emergency oxygen safer, more accessible and easier to use than traditional oxygen provision systems. Our products improve access to emergency oxygen that affects the survival, recovery and safety of individuals in several areas of need: (1) Public and private places and settings where medical emergencies can occur; (2) Individuals at risk for cardiac, respiratory or general medical distress needing immediate help prior to emergency medical care arrival; and (3) Those requiring immediate protection and escape from exposure situations or oxygen-deficient situations in industrial, mining, military, or other "Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health" (IDLH) environments. |
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We launched our first product utilizing this technology – a portable emergency oxygen system for lay person use, called the OxySure Model 615. On December 9, 2005, we received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (510K, Class II) for Model 615. The approval number for our FDA clearance is K052396, and Model 615 is cleared for over the counter sale, without the need for a prescription. In February 2014 we received CE Marking approval for the OxySure portable emergency oxygen generator. |
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The Company has, at the present time, not paid any dividends and any dividends that may be paid in the future will depend upon the financial requirements of the Company and other relevant factors. |
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While the Company has effectively managed its working capital deficit the going concern risk remains an issue for the company to manage. The Company has implemented, and plans to further implement several different strategies in order to help the Company ease the going concern issue. Refer to Note 13, “Going concern” of the Notes to Financial Statements for a partial list of the Company’s plans to mitigate the going concern issue. |
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Basis of Presentation - Management acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control and preventing and detecting fraud. The Company’s system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) all valid transactions are recorded; and (3) transactions are recorded in the period in a timely manner to produce financial statements which present fairly the financial condition of the Company. |
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Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimated. |
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Revenue Recognition - We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, shipment has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues are recognized from product sales, net of discounts and rebates. This revenue recognition policy is applied to both customers and distributors. |
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Fees from licensees desiring to manufacture and distribute our products or derivative products using our intellectual property include initial license fees and royalties. Initial license fees are generally recognized upon granting of the license to the licensee. Royalties are recognized in the period earned. |
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Deferred Revenue and Income - We defer revenue and income when we invoice a customer or a customer makes a payment and the requirements of revenue recognition have not been met (i.e. persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, shipment from a company warehouse has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured). Deferred Revenue was and $0 and $2,976 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash consists of all highly liquid investments purchased with maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents may at times exceed Federally-insured limits. To minimize this risk, we place our cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions. |
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Inventories – Our inventories consist of raw material and components for our portable oxygen systems as well as completed products and accessories. Inventories are computed using the lower of cost or market, which approximates actual cost on a first-in first-out basis. Inventory components are parts, work-in-process and finished goods. Finished goods are reported as inventories until the point of title transfer to the customer. We write down our inventory value for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. These factors are impacted by market and economic conditions, technology changes, new product introductions and changes in strategic direction and require estimates that may include uncertain elements. Actual demand may differ from forecasted demand, and such differences may have a material effect on recorded inventory values. Management has established inventory reserves to cover estimated inventory losses for all work-in-process and finished goods related to products we manufactured, as well as raw material and components for those products that had no potential use in products to be manufactured in the future. Management is required to make judgments about the future benefit of our raw materials and components. Actual reserve requirements could differ significantly from Management’s estimates, which could have a significant unfavorable impact on our future gross margins. |
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At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 inventories consisted of the following: |
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| | December 31, | |
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Raw materials | | $ | 133,477 | | | $ | 145,827 | |
Work in process | | | 41,114 | | | | 78,809 | |
Finished goods | | | 102,755 | | | | 63,030 | |
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| | $ | 277,346 | | | $ | 287,666 | |
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Concentration of Credit Risk – We sell our products throughout the United States as well as in certain other countries. Sales to its recurring customers in the United States are generally granted on net 30-day credit terms. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our recurring customers and generally do not require collateral. In general, we require prepayment on all sales to customers outside the United States. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for potential credit losses, which losses historically have not been significant. |
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We invest our cash in deposits and money market funds with major financial institutions. We place our cash investments in instruments that meet high credit quality standards, as specified in our investment policy guidelines. These guidelines also limit the amount of credit exposure to any one issue, issuer or type of instrument. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Our financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations. The fair value of our long-term debt is determined by using estimated market prices. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are categorized based on whether or not the inputs are observable in the market and the degree that the inputs are observable. The categorization of financial instruments within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is prioritized into three levels (with Level 3 being the lowest) defined as follows: |
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Level 1: Inputs are based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date. |
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Level 2: Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and/or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active near the measurement date. |
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Level 3: Inputs include management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the instrument’s valuation. |
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The fair value of the majority of our cash equivalents was determined based on “Level 1” inputs. We do not have any marketable securities in the “Level 2” and “Level 3” category. We believe that the recorded values of all our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective relatively short maturity dates or durations. |
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Property and Equipment – Property and equipment are recorded at cost with depreciation and amortization provided over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvement ranging from three to seven years. Renewals and betterments that materially extend the life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over five years. Machinery and equipments are depreciated over five to seven years. Software is depreciated over three years. Leasehold improvements are computed using the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease terms. Depreciation expense was $11,970 and $23,165 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Property and equipment consist of the following: |
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| | December 31, | |
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Leasehold Improvements | | | 547,856 | | | | 547,856 | |
Machinery and equipment on capital leases | | | 919,736 | | | | 919,736 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 237,484 | | | | 196,051 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 34,821 | | | | 16,254 | |
Computers and software | | | 55,368 | | | | 47,288 | |
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| | | 1,795,265 | | | | 1,727,185 | |
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Less: accumulated depreciation | | | (1,703,727 | ) | | | (1,656,936 | ) |
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| | | 91,537 | | | | 70,249 | |
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Other Long-Lived Assets – We have two types of intangible assets – patents and trademarks. Intangible assets are carried at cost, net of accumulated amortization. |
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Amortization expense for patents and trademarks was $30,180 and $29,995 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Intangible assets with definite useful lives and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment if certain impairment indicators are identified. Management evaluates the recoverability of its identifiable intangible assets in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, which requires the assessment of these assets for recoverability when events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists. Certain events and circumstances we considered in determining whether the carrying value of identifiable intangible assets may not be recoverable include, but are not limited to: significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results; significant changes in the use of the assets; significant negative industry or economic trends; and changes in its business strategy. In determining if impairment exists, we estimate the undiscounted cash flows to be generated from the use and ultimate disposition of these assets. If impairment is indicated based on a comparison of the assets’ carrying values and the undiscounted cash flows, the impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Impairment charges for patents were $0 for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Other Assets – We record Other Assets net of accumulated amortization. Amortization expense for Other Assets was $92,612 and $102,404 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Capitalization of software: The Company accounts for internal-use software and website development costs, including the development of its partner marketplaces in accordance with ASC 350-50 (Intangibles – Website cost). The Company capitalizes internal costs consisting of payroll and direct payroll-related costs of employees who devote time to the development of internal-use software, as well as any external direct costs. It amortizes these costs over their estimated useful lives, which typically range between three to five years. The Company’s judgment is required in determining the point at which various projects enter the stages at which costs may be capitalized, in assessing the ongoing value of the capitalized costs, and in determining the estimated useful lives over which the costs are amortized. The estimated life is based on management’s judgment as to the product life cycle. |
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make payments. We periodically review these allowances, including an analysis of the customers’ payment history and information regarding the customers’ creditworthiness. Actual write-offs have not been materially different from the estimated allowance. We recorded bad debt expense of $2,443 and $23,194 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Research and Development Costs – Costs associated with the development of our products are charged to expense as incurred. $583,435 and $356,015 were incurred in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Income Taxes – In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), we account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements, but have not been reflected in our taxable income. A valuation allowance has been established to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. Therefore, we provide a valuation allowance to the extent that we do not believe it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient taxable income in future periods to realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. |
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Stock-Based Compensation – We account for share-based payments, including grants of stock options to employees, consultants and non-employees; moreover, we issue warrants to the consultants and related parties. We are required to estimate the fair value of share-based awards and warrants on the date of grant. The value of the award is principally recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service periods. We have estimated the fair value of stock options and warrants as of the date of grant or assumption using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which was developed for use in estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and that are freely transferable. The Black-Scholes model requires the input of certain assumptions. Changes in the assumptions used in Black-Scholes model can materially affect the fair value estimates. We evaluate the assumptions used to value stock options on an annual basis. The expected term of stock options represents the weighted average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding. |
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The expected term is based on the observed and expected time to exercise and post-vesting cancellations of options by employees. Upon the adoption of the accounting guidance, we continued to use historical volatility in deriving the expected volatility assumption as allowed under GAAP because we believe that future volatility over the expected term of the stock options is not likely to differ materially from the past. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on 5-year U.S Treasury zero-coupon rates appropriate for the expected term of the stock options. The expected dividend assumption is based on the history and expectation of dividend payouts. The fair values generated by the Black-Scholes model may not be indicative of the actual fair values of the equity awards, as we do not consider other factors important to those awards to employees, such as continued employment, periodic vesting requirements and limited transferability. The amount of stock based compensation expenses is net of an estimated forfeiture rate, which is also based on historical data. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, stock based compensation expense was approximately $136,944 and $61,480 respectively, which consisted primarily of stock-based compensation expense related to stock options recognized under GAAP issued to the employees. |
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The Company follows ASC Topic 505-50, formerly EITF 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling Goods and Services,” for stock options and warrants issued to consultants and other non-employees. In accordance with ASC Topic 505-50, these stock options and warrants issued as compensation for services to be provided to the Company are accounted for based upon the fair value of the services provided or the estimated fair market value of the option or warrant, whichever can be more clearly determined. We recognize this expense over the period in which the services are provided. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, stock based compensation expense was approximately $0 in each year, which consisted primarily of stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and warrants recognized under GAAP issued to consultants and other non-employees. |
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The following table shows the components of our stock based compensation expense for employees, consultants and other non-employees: |
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Common Stock options issued for compensation | | $ | 108,244 | | | $ | 61,480 | |
Common Stock options and warrants issued for services | | | 28,700 | | | | - | |
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Total | | $ | 136,944 | | | $ | 61,480 | |
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Shipping and Handling Costs - Shipping and handling charges to customers are included in net revenues, and the associated costs incurred are recorded in cost of revenues. |
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Advertising Costs - Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 we incurred $718,705 and $353,156 respectively, in advertising and promotion costs. |
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Litigation and Settlement Costs - Legal costs are expensed as incurred. We record a charge equal to at least the minimum estimated liability for a loss contingency when both of the following conditions are met: (i) information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset had been impaired or a liability had been incurred at the date of the financial statements and (ii) accrue the best estimate within a range of loss if there is a loss or, when there is no amount within a range that forms a better estimate, we will accrue the minimum amount in the range. |
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Loss Per Share - Basic loss per share, which excludes anti-dilutive securities, is computed by dividing loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for that particular period. In contrast, diluted loss per share considers the potential dilution that could occur from other equity instruments that would increase the total number of outstanding shares of common stock. Such amounts include shares potentially issuable under outstanding options, warrants, convertible preferred stock and convertible notes. |
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A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share follows: |
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Historical net loss per share: | | | | | | |
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Net loss, as reported | | | (2,753,560 | ) | | | (712,452 | ) |
Less: Effect of amortization of interest expense on convertible notes | | | - | | | | - | |
Net loss attributed to common stockholders (diluted) | | | (2,753,560 | ) | | | (712,452 | ) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding | | | 26,406,409 | | | | 23,754,402 | |
Effect of dilutive securities | | | - | | | | - | |
Denominator for diluted net loss per share | | | 26,406,409 | | | | 23,754,402 | |
Basic and diluted net loss per share | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Loss per Share: |
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The computation of basic earnings per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The computation of fully diluted earnings per share includes common stock equivalents outstanding at the balance sheet date. The Company had 3,757,583 and 1,635,694 stock options, warrants and convertible note shares that would have been included in the fully diluted earnings per share as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. However, the common stock equivalents were not included in the computation of the loss per share computation because they are anti-dilutive. |
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Reclassifications - Certain financial statement items have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. |
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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We have reviewed recent accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on the financial statements as a result of future adoption. |