SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) 10-K 27 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 21, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	830,616
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Public Float			$ 2,784,519
Trading Symbol	SCIA
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		4,110,832

BALANCE SHEETS

BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current Assets
Cash	$ 730,352	$ 997,170
Accounts receivable Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $15,000 and $26,000, respectively	271,832	302,512
Inventories	376,561	573,114
Prepaid expenses	59,203	61,301
Total current assets	1,437,948	1,934,097
Property and Equipment, at cost
Machinery and equipment	7,645,043	7,506,574
Furniture and fixtures	130,027	154,245
Leasehold improvements	329,904	329,904
Construction in progress	51,775	0
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	8,156,749	7,990,723
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,019,844)	(5,642,619)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	2,136,905	2,348,104
Other Assets
Deposits	15,685	16,487
Intangibles	34,935	34,935
Total other assets	50,620	51,422
TOTAL ASSETS	3,625,473	4,333,623
Current Liabilities
Capital lease obligations, current portion	121,383	123,960
Notes payable, current portion	172,408	197,328
Accounts payable	151,757	191,475
Customer deposits	249,977	155,800
Accrued compensation	89,826	114,900
Accrued expenses and other	120,943	140,117
Total current liabilities	906,294	923,580
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	225,944	215,231
Notes payable, net of current portion	221,105	393,513
Total liabilities	1,353,343	1,532,324
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Convertible preferred stock, Series B, 10% cumulative, nonvoting, no par value, $10 stated value, optional redemption at 103%; optional shareholder conversion 2 shares for 1; 24,152 shares issued and outstanding	490,286	466,134
Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares; 4,090,804 and 4,016,508 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	10,049,823	9,993,027
Additional paid-in capital	2,193,536	2,097,599
Accumulated deficit	(10,461,515)	(9,755,461)
Total shareholders' equity	2,272,130	2,801,299
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,625,473	$ 4,333,623

BALANCE SHEETS _Parenthetical_

BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 15,000	$ 26,000
Common stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	4,090,804	4,016,508
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,090,804	4,016,508
Convertible Preferred Stock Series B [Member]
Convertible preferred stock, series B, cumulative percentage of interest	10.00%	10.00%
Convertible preferred stock, stated value (in dollars per share)	$ 10	$ 10
Convertible preferred stock, optional redemption	103.00%	103.00%
Convertible preferred stock, optional shareholder conversion	2:1	2:1
Convertible preferred stock, shares issued	24,152	24,152
Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	24,152	24,152

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Total revenue	$ 5,465,599	$ 8,048,635
Total cost of revenue	4,381,198	6,078,813
Gross profit	1,084,401	1,969,822
General and administrative expense	1,080,380	1,170,269
Research and development expense	319,476	438,667
Marketing and sales expense	345,505	453,485
Loss from operations	(660,960)	(92,599)
Interest	(45,051)	(56,698)
Loss before income taxes	(706,011)	(149,297)
Income taxes	(43)	0
Net loss	(706,054)	(149,297)
Dividends on preferred stock	(24,152)	(24,152)
LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK	$ (730,206)	$ (173,449)
Loss per common share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.04)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.04)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic (in share)	4,052,128	3,980,670
Diluted (in share)	4,052,128	3,980,670

STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQU

STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit During Development Stage [Member]	Convertible Preferred Stock Series B Member [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 2,728,220	$ 9,907,990	$ 1,960,260	$ (9,606,164)	$ 466,134
Accretion of cumulative dividends	0	0	(24,152)	0	24,152
Stock based compensation expense (Note 2K)	161,491	0	161,491	0	0
Payment of cumulative dividends (Note 6)	(24,152)	0	0	0	(24,152)
Common stock issued (Note 6)	85,037	85,037	0	0	0
Net loss	(149,297)	0	0	(149,297)	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	2,801,299	9,993,027	2,097,599	(9,755,461)	466,134
Accretion of cumulative dividends	0	0	(24,152)	0	24,152
Stock based compensation expense (Note 2K)	120,089	0	120,089	0	0
Common stock issued (Note 6)	56,796	56,796	0	0	0
Net loss	(706,054)	0	0	(706,054)	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 2,272,130	$ 10,049,823	$ 2,193,536	$ (10,461,516)	$ 490,286

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (706,054)	$ (149,297)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and accretion	445,891	446,254
Amortization	9,439	1,372
Stock based compensation	172,685	215,988
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment	(1,750)	698
Patent impairment	0	7,857
Inventory reserve	12,370	(136,156)
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts	(11,318)	11,318
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	41,998	154,522
Inventories	184,184	1,241,650
Prepaid expenses	2,098	18,727
Other assets	801	7,088
Accounts payable	(39,719)	(233,063)
Accrued expenses and customer deposits	49,930	(1,084,374)
Net cash provided by operating activities	160,555	502,584
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on sale of equipment	1,750	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(89,615)	(49,051)
Net cash used in investing activities	(87,865)	(49,051)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	4,200	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and notes payable	(343,708)	(444,167)
Payment of cumulative dividends on preferred stock	0	(24,152)
Net cash used in financing activities	(339,508)	(468,319)
NET DECREASE IN CASH	(266,818)	(14,786)
CASH - Beginning of year	997,170	1,011,956
CASH - End of year	730,352	997,170
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest	45,628	58,203
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Property and equipment purchased by capital lease	145,077	0
Provisional patent acquired by common stock exchange	0	30,540
Increase in asset retirement obligation	$ 0	$ 5,100

Business Organization and Purpo

Business Organization and Purpose	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 1. Business Organization and Purpose SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI”, “we” or the “Company”), formerly Superconductive Components, Inc., an Ohio corporation, was incorporated in 1987. The Company operates in one segment as a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for Physical Vapor Deposition (“PVD”) Thin Film Applications. The Company is focused on specific markets within the PVD industry (Photonics, Thin Film Solar, Glass, Thin Film Battery and Transparent Electronics). Substantially, all of the Company’s revenues are generated from customers with multi-national operations. Through partnerships with end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers the Company develops innovative customized solutions enabling commercial success.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Company’s two largest customers accounted for 65 11 40 The Company’s two largest customers accounted for 53 12 68 Management estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was approximately $ 15,000 26,000 0 11,318 67,640 55,270 445,891 441,154 Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference. There was no property and equipment considered impaired during 2016 or 2015. 10,226 19,665 9,439 8,000 During 2015, the Board of Directors approved the acquisition of rights to a provisional patent owned by one of the directors, and any subsequent patents for this technology related to the application of Zinc based Transparent Conductive Oxide in displays, and the value thereof for 30,000 30,540 Costs incurred to secure patents have been capitalized and amortized over the life of the patents. Cost and accumulated amortization of the patents at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $ 34,935 0 0 1,372 0 In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance creating ASC Subtopic 835-30, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs 19,665 10,226 172,685 215,988 52,595 54,497 140,165 319,476 438,667 Revenue from Contracts with Customers – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance creating Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue Recognition Inventory Measurement – In July 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) Related to Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3. Inventories 2016 2015 Raw materials $ 110,752 $ 202,617 Work-in-process 249,057 366,114 Finished goods 84,392 59,653 444,201 628,384 Reserve for obsolete inventory (67,640) (55,270) $ 376,561 $ 573,114 During 2015 the Company removed certain slow moving inventory items recognizing a corresponding decrease in its inventory reserve and no net effect on total inventory.

Notes Payable

Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4. Notes Payable On August 8, 2013, the Company issued a Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the amount of $ 128,257 August 5, 2016 The Note was collateralized by a blanket lien on all of the Company’s assets including, without limitation, inventory, equipment and accounts receivable. Among other items, the Note provided for the following: - Interest subject to change from time to time based on changes in LIBOR. The interest rate applied to the unpaid principal balance was at a rate of 4 5 - Monthly payments of approximately $ 3,800 The interest rate on the Note was 5 D uring 2010, the Company applied and was approved for a 166 Direct Loan to borrow up to $ 744,250 3 0.25 1,656 10,400 71,900 289,227 Debt issuance costs of $ 4,152 During 2010, the Company also applied and was approved for a 166 Direct Loan through the Advanced Energy Program with the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) to borrow up to approximately $ 1.4 368,906 2,121 17,300 3 50,400 114,512 6,074 An Intercreditor Agreement exists as part of the above mentioned loans with agencies of the State of Ohio. The OAQDA and ODSA agree to shared lien and security interest through mutual covenants. These covenants include, but are not limited to, the creation of an agreed upon number of jobs, filing of quarterly and annual reports and various financial covenants. During 2015, the Company made a final payment and paid a 166 Direct Loan in full. During 2006, the Company was approved for this 166 Direct Loan from the Ohio Department of Development, now known as the ODSA, in the amount of $ 400,000 3 0.25 400 6,100 42,200 The Company was in compliance with all covenants of these loans at December 31, 2016. It is possible that the Company may not be in compliance with all covenants in future periods. If non-compliance is possible the Company will seek a waiver or amendment. In the past the lenders have granted the Company a waiver or amendment when relief was sought. 2016 2015 Huntington National Bank $ - $ 30,283 ODSA 166 Direct Loan 289,227 402,914 OAQDA 166 Direct Loan 114,512 177,309 Total notes payable before debt issuance costs 403,739 610,506 Debt issuance costs at December 31 10,226 19,665 Total notes payable after debt issuance costs 393,513 590,841 Less current portion 172,408 197,328 Notes payable, net of current portion $ 221,105 $ 393,513 2017 $ 172,408 2018 221,105 2019 - 2020 - 2021 -

Lease Obligations

Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5. Lease Obligations Operating The Company leases its facilities and certain office equipment under agreements classified as operating leases expiring at various dates through 2024. Rent expense, which includes various monthly rentals for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 totaled $ 165,769 154,678 2017 $ 104,502 2018 106,749 2019 107,512 2020 108,123 2021 and beyond 440,076 Total minimum lease payments $ 866,962 Capital The Company also leases certain equipment under capital leases. Future minimum lease payments, by year, with the present value of such payments, as of December 31, 2016 are shown in the following table. 2017 $ 136,091 2018 118,858 2019 72,249 2020 32,736 2021 and beyond 16,356 Total minimum lease payments 376,290 Less amount representing interest 28,963 Present value of minimum lease payments 347,327 Less current portion 121,383 Capital lease obligations, net of current portion $ 225,944 The equipment under capital lease at December 31 is included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows: 2016 2015 Machinery and equipment $ 632,995 $ 667,504 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 136,784 164,260 Net book value $ 496,211 $ 503,244 These assets are amortized over a period of ten years using the straight-line method and amortization is included in depreciation expense. The capital leases are structured such that ownership of the leased asset reverts to the Company at the end of the lease term. Accordingly, leased assets are depreciated using the Company's normal depreciation methods and lives. In 2016, ownership of certain assets were transferred to the Company in accordance with the terms of the leases and these assets have been excluded from the leased asset disclosure above.

Common and Preferred Stock

Common and Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6. Common and Preferred Stock Common Stock During 2016, the non-employee board members received 69,296 52,595 During 2015, the non-employee board members received compensation of 51,110 54,497 During the second quarter 2015, the Board of Directors approved the acquisition of rights to a provisional patent owned by one of the directors, and any subsequent patents for this technology related to the application of Zinc based Transparent Conductive Oxide in displays, and the value thereof for 30,000 30,540 Preferred Stock Shares Shares Authorized Outstanding Cumulative Preferred Stock 10,000 - Voting Preferred Stock 125,000 - Cumulative Non-Voting Preferred Stock 125,000 (a) 24,152 (a) Includes 700 100,000 In January 1996, the Company completed an offering of 70,000 10 10 5.00 103 There was 24,152 The Company had accrued dividends of $ 241,520 217,368 Earnings Per Share Basic income (loss) per share is calculated as income available (loss attributable) to common shareholders divided by the weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated as diluted income available (loss attributable) to common stockholders divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average number of common shares gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. Diluted earnings per share exclude all diluted potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, all convertible and preferred stock and common stock options listed in Note 7 were excluded from diluted earnings per share due to being out-of-the-money or anti-dilutive. 2016 2015 Options 397,671 572,857 Preferred Stock, Series B 24,152 24,152 421,823 597,009 2016 2015 Loss applicable to common stock $ (730,206) $ (173,449) Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 4,052,128 3,980,670 Effect of dilutions - stock options - - Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 4,052,128 3,980,670

Stock Option Plans

Stock Option Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 7. Stock Option Plans On June 10, 2011, shareholders approved the SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”). The Company adopted the 2011 Plan as incentive to key employees, directors and consultants under which options to purchase up to 250,000 10 100 On June 9, 2006, shareholders approved the Superconductive Components, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. The Company adopted the 2006 Plan as incentive to key employees, directors and consultants under which options to purchase up to 600,000 10 100 397,671 Employee Stock Options Weighted Weighted Average Average Aggregate Stock Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Options Price Term (yrs) Value Outstanding at January 1, 2015 603,857 $ 4.18 Forfeited (1,000) 3.10 Expired (30,000) 2.40 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 572,857 $ 4.27 Exercised (5,000) 0.84 Forfeited (139,186) 4.29 Expired (31,000) 3.25 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 397,671 $ 4.39 3.8 $ - Options exercisable at December 31, 2016 267,668 $ 5.07 3.0 $ - Options exercisable at December 31, 2015 325,621 $ 5.15 3.4 $ - Options expected to vest 130,003 $ 3.00 5.4 $ - Weighted Weighted Average Average Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Stock Options Price Term (yrs) Value Outstanding at January 1, 2015 100,000 $ 3.20 Expired (100,000) 3.20 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 - $ - Outstanding at December 31, 2016 - $ - - $ - There were no options exercisable at December 31, 2016 and 2015. Weighted Average Exercise Stock Options Price Employee Stock Options Nonvested options at January 1, 2016 247,236 $ 3.12 Forfeited (64,849) 3.06 Vested (52,384) 3.51 Nonvested options at December 31, 2016 130,003 $ 3.12 Exercise prices range from $ 0.84 6.00 4.27 4.6 4.39 3.8

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8. Income Taxes 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets NOL carryforwards $ 1,816,000 $ 1,633,000 General business credits carryforwards 221,000 198,000 Stock based compensation 80,000 80,000 UNICAP 44,000 41,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts 6,000 10,000 Reserve for obsolete inventories 24,000 20,000 Reserve for asset retirement 24,000 24,000 Property and equipment (283,000) (263,000) 1,932,000 1,743,000 Valuation allowance (1,932,000) (1,743,000) Net $ - $ - A valuation allowance has been recorded against the realizability of the net deferred tax asset such that no value is recorded for the asset in the accompanying financial statements. The valuation allowance totaled $ 1,932,000 1,743,000 The Company has net operating loss carryforwards available for federal and state tax purposes of approximately $ 5,200,000 4,700,000 2036 Percentage 2016 2015 Federal statutory rate (35.0) % (35.0) % State/city tax 0.0 0.0 Non-deductible expense 8.7 38.4 Valuation allowance 26.3 (3.4) Effective rate 0.0 % 0.0 % 2016 2015 Current $ - $ - Deferred: NOL utilization/expiration (183,000) (128,000) General business credits (22,000) (12,000) Other temporary differences 17,000 146,000 Change in valuation allowance 188,000 (6,000) Total $ - $ - The Company follows guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB ASC 740”) with respect to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more-likely-than-not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more-likely-than-not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits under guidance related to tax uncertainties. The Company does not anticipate the unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. Any tax penalties or interest expense will be recognized in income tax expense. No interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were accrued at December 31, 2016 and 2015. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and local jurisdictions. The Company is open to federal and state tax audits until the applicable statute of limitations expire. There are currently no federal or state income tax examinations underway for the Company. The tax years 2013 through 2016 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The fair value of financial instruments represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price), and not the price that would be paid to acquire an asset or received to assume a liability (an entry price). Significant differences can arise between the fair value and carrying amount of financial instruments that are recognized at historical cost amounts. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments: · Cash and cash equivalents, short-term notes payable and capital lease obligations and current maturities of long-term notes payable and capital lease obligations: Amounts reported in the balance sheet approximate fair market value due to the short maturity of these instruments. · Long-term note payable obligations: Amounts reported in the balance sheet approximate fair value as the interest rates on the obligations range from 3 7.5

Asset Retirement Obligation

Asset Retirement Obligation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10. Asset Retirement Obligation Included in machinery and equipment is various production equipment, which per the Company’s building lease, is required to be removed upon termination of the related lease. Included in accrued expenses in the accompanying balance sheet is the asset retirement obligation that represents the expected present value of the liability to remove this equipment. There are no assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling this asset retirement obligation. Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 60,478 Increase in present value of the obligation (accretion expense in the corresponding amount charged against earnings) 5,100 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 65,578 Increase in present value of the obligation (accretion expense in the corresponding amount charged against earnings) - Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 65,578

Liquidity

Liquidity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Liquidity Disclosures [Abstract]
Liquidity Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 11. Liquidity Management has forecasted revenues and related costs as well as investing plans and financing needs to determine liquidity to meet cash flow requirements and believes the Company will have sufficient liquidity at least through December 31, 2017. This forecast was based on current cash levels and debt obligations, and the best estimates of revenues primarily from existing customers and gave consideration to the continued and possible increased levels of uncertainty in demand in the markets in which the Company operates. The Company’s ability to maintain current operations is dependent upon its ability to achieve these forecasted results, which the Company believes will occur.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 12. Subsequent Event During January 2017, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement in the amount of $ 103,550 60 6.2

Summary of Significant Accoun19

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	A. Cash - The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	B. Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The estimated fair value of amounts reported in the financial statements have been determined using available market information and valuation methodologies, as applicable (see Note 9).
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	C. Concentrations of Credit Risk - The Company’s cash balances, which are at times in excess of federally insured levels, are maintained at a large regional bank and a global investment banking group, and are continually monitored to minimize the risk of loss. The Company grants credit to most customers, who are varied in terms of size, geographic location and financial strength. Customer balances are continually monitored to minimize the risk of loss. The Company’s two largest customers accounted for 65 11 40 The Company’s two largest customers accounted for 53 12 68
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	D. Accounts Receivable - The Company extends unsecured credit to customers under normal trade agreements which require payment within 30 days. The Company does not charge interest on delinquent trade accounts receivable. Unless specified by the customer, payments are applied to the oldest unpaid invoice. Accounts receivable are presented at the amount billed. Management estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was approximately $ 15,000 26,000 0 11,318
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	E. Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market on an acquired or internally produced lot basis, and consist of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods. Cost includes material, labor, freight and applied overhead. Inventory reserves are established for obsolete inventory, lower of cost or market, and excess inventory quantities based on management’s estimate of net realizable value. The Company had an inventory reserve of $ 67,640 55,270
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	F. Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful lives range from three years on computer equipment to sixteen years on certain equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the lease. Depreciation expense totaled $ 445,891 441,154 Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference. There was no property and equipment considered impaired during 2016 or 2015.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]	G. Deferred Financing Costs - Deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the related debt using the straight-line method, the result of which is not materially different from the use of the interest method. Deferred financing costs were $ 10,226 19,665 9,439
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]	H. Intangible Assets - The Company reviews intangible assets for impairment and performs detailed testing whenever impairment indicators are present. If necessary, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of carrying value over fair value. As a result of this review, we recorded a non-cash patent impairment charge for the remaining book value for two patents of approximately $ 8,000 During 2015, the Board of Directors approved the acquisition of rights to a provisional patent owned by one of the directors, and any subsequent patents for this technology related to the application of Zinc based Transparent Conductive Oxide in displays, and the value thereof for 30,000 30,540 Costs incurred to secure patents have been capitalized and amortized over the life of the patents. Cost and accumulated amortization of the patents at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $ 34,935 0 0 1,372 0
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]	I. Debt Issuance Costs - In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance creating ASC Subtopic 835-30, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs 19,665 10,226
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	J. Revenue Recognition - Revenue from product sales is recognized based on shipping terms and upon shipment to customers. Provisions for discounts and rework costs for returns are established when products are shipped based on historical experience. Customer deposits represent cash received in advance of revenue earned.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	K. Stock Based Compensation - Compensation cost for all stock-based awards is based on the grant date fair value and is recognized over the required service (vesting) period. Non cash stock based compensation expense was $ 172,685 215,988 52,595 54,497 140,165
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	L. Research and Development - Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $ 319,476 438,667
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	M. Income Taxes - Income taxes are provided for by utilizing the asset and liability method which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using presently enacted tax rates. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance which is established when “it is more likely than not” that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be recognized.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	N. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory allowances, property and equipment depreciable lives, patents and licenses useful lives, revenue recognition, tax valuation, stock based compensation and assessing changes in which impairment of certain long-lived assets may occur. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	O. New Accounting Pronouncements – Revenue from Contracts with Customers – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance creating Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue Recognition Inventory Measurement – In July 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) Related to Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Inventories consist of the following at December 31: 2016 2015 Raw materials $ 110,752 $ 202,617 Work-in-process 249,057 366,114 Finished goods 84,392 59,653 444,201 628,384 Reserve for obsolete inventory (67,640) (55,270) $ 376,561 $ 573,114

Notes Payable (Tables)

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Notes payable at December 31 is included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows: 2016 2015 Huntington National Bank $ - $ 30,283 ODSA 166 Direct Loan 289,227 402,914 OAQDA 166 Direct Loan 114,512 177,309 Total notes payable before debt issuance costs 403,739 610,506 Debt issuance costs at December 31 10,226 19,665 Total notes payable after debt issuance costs 393,513 590,841 Less current portion 172,408 197,328 Notes payable, net of current portion $ 221,105 $ 393,513
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Annual maturities of notes payable, for the next five years, are as follows: 2017 $ 172,408 2018 221,105 2019 - 2020 - 2021 -

Lease Obligations (Tables)

Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2016 are as follows: 2017 $ 104,502 2018 106,749 2019 107,512 2020 108,123 2021 and beyond 440,076 Total minimum lease payments $ 866,962
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	Future minimum lease payments, by year, with the present value of such payments, as of December 31, 2016 are shown in the following table. 2017 $ 136,091 2018 118,858 2019 72,249 2020 32,736 2021 and beyond 16,356 Total minimum lease payments 376,290 Less amount representing interest 28,963 Present value of minimum lease payments 347,327 Less current portion 121,383 Capital lease obligations, net of current portion $ 225,944
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]	The equipment under capital lease at December 31 is included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows: 2016 2015 Machinery and equipment $ 632,995 $ 667,504 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 136,784 164,260 Net book value $ 496,211 $ 503,244

Common and Preferred Stock (Tab

Common and Preferred Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	Shares of preferred stock authorized and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: Shares Shares Authorized Outstanding Cumulative Preferred Stock 10,000 - Voting Preferred Stock 125,000 - Cumulative Non-Voting Preferred Stock 125,000 (a) 24,152 (a) Includes 700 100,000
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Following is a summary of employee and director outstanding stock options outstanding and preferred stock, Series B at December 31. 2016 2015 Options 397,671 572,857 Preferred Stock, Series B 24,152 24,152 421,823 597,009
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following is provided to reconcile the earnings per share calculations: 2016 2015 Loss applicable to common stock $ (730,206) $ (173,449) Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 4,052,128 3,980,670 Effect of dilutions - stock options - - Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 4,052,128 3,980,670

Stock Option Plans (Tables)

Stock Option Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Non-Employee Director Stock Options Weighted Weighted Average Average Aggregate Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Stock Options Price Term (yrs) Value Outstanding at January 1, 2015 100,000 $ 3.20 Expired (100,000) 3.20 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 - $ - Outstanding at December 31, 2016 - $ - - $ -
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	Information related to the weighted average fair value of nonvested stock options for the year ended December 31, 2016 is as follows: Weighted Average Exercise Stock Options Price Employee Stock Options Nonvested options at January 1, 2016 247,236 $ 3.12 Forfeited (64,849) 3.06 Vested (52,384) 3.51 Nonvested options at December 31, 2016 130,003 $ 3.12
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	The cumulative status at December 31, 2016 and 2015 of options granted and outstanding, as well as options which became exercisable in connection with the Stock Option Plans is summarized as follows: Employee Stock Options Weighted Weighted Average Average Aggregate Stock Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Options Price Term (yrs) Value Outstanding at January 1, 2015 603,857 $ 4.18 Forfeited (1,000) 3.10 Expired (30,000) 2.40 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 572,857 $ 4.27 Exercised (5,000) 0.84 Forfeited (139,186) 4.29 Expired (31,000) 3.25 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 397,671 $ 4.39 3.8 $ - Options exercisable at December 31, 2016 267,668 $ 5.07 3.0 $ - Options exercisable at December 31, 2015 325,621 $ 5.15 3.4 $ - Options expected to vest 130,003 $ 3.00 5.4 $ -

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expense for tax and financial reporting purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows at December 31. 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets NOL carryforwards $ 1,816,000 $ 1,633,000 General business credits carryforwards 221,000 198,000 Stock based compensation 80,000 80,000 UNICAP 44,000 41,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts 6,000 10,000 Reserve for obsolete inventories 24,000 20,000 Reserve for asset retirement 24,000 24,000 Property and equipment (283,000) (263,000) 1,932,000 1,743,000 Valuation allowance (1,932,000) (1,743,000) Net $ - $ -
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, a reconciliation of the statutory rate and effective rate for the provisions for income taxes consists of the following: Percentage 2016 2015 Federal statutory rate (35.0) % (35.0) % State/city tax 0.0 0.0 Non-deductible expense 8.7 38.4 Valuation allowance 26.3 (3.4) Effective rate 0.0 % 0.0 %
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Components of the income tax provision are as follows: 2016 2015 Current $ - $ - Deferred: NOL utilization/expiration (183,000) (128,000) General business credits (22,000) (12,000) Other temporary differences 17,000 146,000 Change in valuation allowance 188,000 (6,000) Total $ - $ -

Asset Retirement Obligation (Ta

Asset Retirement Obligation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block]	Following is a reconciliation of the aggregate retirement liability associated with the Company’s obligation to dismantle and remove the machinery and equipment associated with its lease: Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 60,478 Increase in present value of the obligation (accretion expense in the corresponding amount charged against earnings) 5,100 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 65,578 Increase in present value of the obligation (accretion expense in the corresponding amount charged against earnings) - Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 65,578

Summary of Significant Accoun27

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition		$ 120,089	$ 161,491
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current		15,000	26,000
Inventory Valuation Reserves		67,640	55,270
Depreciation		445,891	441,154
Deferred Finance Costs, Net		10,226	19,665
Amortization of Financing Costs		9,439	9,439
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized		140,165
Research and Development Expense, Total		319,476	438,667
Share-based Compensation, Total		172,685	215,988
Bad Debt Expense		0	11,318
Asset Impairment Charges, Total		0	8,000
Debt Issuance Costs, Current, Net		10,226	19,665
Patents [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross		34,935	34,935
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization		0	0
Amortization of Intangible Assets		0	1,372
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months		0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	$ 30,540		$ 30,540
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions	30,000		30,000
Non Employee Board [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition		$ 52,595	$ 54,497
Customer One [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		53.00%	65.00%
Customer Two [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		12.00%	11.00%
Two Customers [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		68.00%	40.00%

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials	$ 110,752	$ 202,617
Work-in-process	249,057	366,114
Finished goods	84,392	59,653
Inventory, Gross	444,201	628,384
Reserve for obsolete inventory	(67,640)	(55,270)
Inventory, Net	$ 376,561	$ 573,114

Notes Payable (Details)

Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Total notes payable before debt issuance costs	$ 403,739	$ 610,506
Notes payable, net of current portion	221,105	393,513
Total notes payable after debt issuance costs	393,513	590,841
Less current portion	172,408	197,328
Debt issuance costs	10,226	19,665
Huntington National Bank [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Total notes payable before debt issuance costs	0	30,283
Ohio Development Services Agency One [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Total notes payable before debt issuance costs	289,227	402,914
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Loan [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Total notes payable before debt issuance costs	$ 114,512	$ 177,309

Notes Payable (Details 1)

Notes Payable (Details 1) - Notes Payable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
2,017	$ 172,408
2,018	221,105
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	$ 0

Notes Payable (Details Textual)

Notes Payable (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Aug. 08, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2010	Apr. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015	Mar. 20, 2012	Dec. 31, 2006
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs				$ 10,226			$ 19,665
Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	4.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Aug. 5, 2016
Notes Payable to Bank	$ 128,257
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding						$ 19,047
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	5.00%						5.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment	$ 3,800
Ohio Development Services Agency [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payment and Payment Terms					84 months
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period					3.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding				289,227
Servicing Fee Annual Percent Fee					0.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment				10,400
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 744,250
Line Of Credit Facility Interest And Servicing Payments			$ 1,656
Debt issuance costs				4,152
Ohio Development Services Agency [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Final Periodic Payment				71,900
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases					$ 1,400,000				$ 368,906
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period					3.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding				114,512
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment				17,300
Line Of Credit Facility Interest And Servicing Payments		$ 2,121
Debt issuance costs				6,074
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Final Periodic Payment				$ 50,400
Ohio Department Of Development [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases										$ 400,000
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payment and Payment Terms				84 months
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period				3.00%
Servicing Fee Annual Percent Fee				0.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment				$ 6,100
Line Of Credit Facility Interest And Servicing Payments			$ 400
Ohio Department Of Development [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Final Periodic Payment								$ 42,200

Lease Obligations (Details)

Lease Obligations (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 104,502
2,018	106,749
2,019	107,512
2,020	108,123
2021 and beyond	440,076
Total minimum lease payments	$ 866,962

Lease Obligations (Details 1)

Lease Obligations (Details 1) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 136,091
2,018	118,858
2,019	72,249
2,020	32,736
2021 and beyond	16,356
Total minimum lease payments	376,290
Less amount representing interest	28,963
Present value of minimum lease payments	347,327
Less current portion	121,383	$ 123,960
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	$ 225,944	$ 215,231

Lease Obligations (Details 2)

Lease Obligations (Details 2) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Machinery and equipment	$ 632,995	$ 667,504
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	136,784	164,260
Net book value	$ 496,211	$ 503,244

Lease Obligations (Details Text

Lease Obligations (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 165,769	$ 154,678
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years

Common and Preferred Stock (Det

Common and Preferred Stock (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015
Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000		10,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0		0
Voting Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	125,000		125,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0		0
Cumulative Non Voting Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	125,000	[1]	125,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	24,152		24,152
[1]	Includes 700 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 100,000 shares of Convertible Series B Preferred Stock authorized for issuance.

Common and Preferred Stock (D37

Common and Preferred Stock (Details 1) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	421,823	597,009
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	397,671	572,857
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	24,152	24,152

Common and Preferred Stock (D38

Common and Preferred Stock (Details 2) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Loss applicable to common stock (in dollars)	$ (730,206)	$ (173,449)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	4,052,128	3,980,670
Effect of dilutions - stock options	0	0
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	4,052,128	3,980,670

Common and Preferred Stock (D39

Common and Preferred Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 1996
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues		$ 56,796	$ 85,037
Zinc based Transparent Conductive Oxide
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions	30,000		30,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	$ 30,540		$ 30,540
Convertible Preferred Stock Series B [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues				70,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		100,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share				$ 10
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage				10.00%
Convertible Preferred Stock Conversion Price				$ 5
Preferred Stock Redemption Percentage				103.00%
Non Employee Board members [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		69,296	51,110
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues		$ 52,595	$ 54,497
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		700
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Accrued Dividend		$ 241,520	$ 217,368
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,152	24,152

Stock Option Plans (Details)

Stock Option Plans (Details) - Employee Stock Options [Member] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	572,857	603,857
Stock Options, Exercised	(5,000)
Stock Options, Forfeited	(139,186)	(1,000)
Stock Options, Expired	(31,000)	(30,000)
Stock Options, Outstanding, Ending Balance	397,671	572,857
Stock Options, Options exercisable	267,668	325,621
Stock Options, Options expected to vest	130,003
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	$ 4.27	$ 4.18
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	0.84
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	4.29	3.10
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired	3.25	2.40
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance	4.39	4.27
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable	5.07	$ 5.15
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options expected to vest	$ 3
Weighted Average Contractual Term, Outstanding	3 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Contractual Term, Options exercisable	3 years	3 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Contractual Term, Options expected to vest	5 years 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable	0	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options expected to vest	$ 0

Stock Option Plans (Details 1)

Stock Option Plans (Details 1) - Non Employee Director Stock Options [Member] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	0	100,000
Stock Options, Expired		(100,000)
Stock Options, Outstanding, Ending Balance	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	$ 0	$ 3.20
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired		3.20
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Contractual Term, Outstanding	0 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	$ 0

Stock Option Plans (Details 2)

Stock Option Plans (Details 2) - Employee Stock Option [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested options at January 1, 2016 | shares	247,236
Stock Options, Forfeited | shares	(64,849)
Vested, Stock Options | shares	(52,384)
Nonvested options at December 31, 2016 | shares	130,003
Nonvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price at January 1, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 3.12
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	3.06
Vested, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	3.51
Nonvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price at December 31, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 3.12

Stock Option Plans (Details Tex

Stock Option Plans (Details Textual) - $ / shares	Jun. 10, 2011	Jun. 09, 2006	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Plan 2011 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	250,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent	100.00%
Plan 2006 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent		100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Beginning Balance			397,671
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Description and Terms			Plan which expire at various dates through November 2024
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share)			$ 0.84
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share)			$ 6
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			3 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 7 months 6 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Beginning Balance			397,671	572,857	603,857
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)			$ 4.39	$ 4.27	$ 4.18

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets
NOL carryforwards	$ 1,816,000	$ 1,633,000
General business credits carryforwards	221,000	198,000
Stock based compensation	80,000	80,000
UNICAP	44,000	41,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	6,000	10,000
Reserve for obsolete inventories	24,000	20,000
Reserve for asset retirement	24,000	24,000
Property and equipment	(283,000)	(263,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	1,932,000	1,743,000
Valuation allowance	(1,932,000)	(1,743,000)
Net	$ 0	$ 0

Income Taxes (Details 1)

Income Taxes (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Federal statutory rate	(35.00%)	(35.00%)
State/city tax	0.00%	0.00%
Non-deductible expense	8.70%	38.40%
Valuation allowance	26.30%	(3.40%)
Effective rate	0.00%	0.00%

Income Taxes (Details 2)

Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Current	$ 0	$ 0
Deferred:
NOL utilization/expiration	(183,000)	(128,000)
General business credits	(22,000)	(12,000)
Other temporary differences	17,000	146,000
Change in valuation allowance	188,000	(6,000)
Total	$ 0	$ 0

Income Taxes (Details Textual)

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Federal And State	$ 5,200,000	$ 4,700,000
Operating Loss Carry forward Expiration Year	2,036
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current	$ 1,932,000	$ 1,743,000

Fair Value of Financial Instr48

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2016
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	7.50%
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate	3.00%

Asset Retirement Obligation (De

Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Asset Retirement Obligation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 65,578	$ 60,478
Increase in present value of the obligation (accretion expense in the corresponding amount charged against earnings)	0	5,100
Ending balance	$ 65,578	$ 65,578

Subsequent Event (Details Textu

Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net		$ 496,211	$ 503,244
Subsequent Event [Member]
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net	$ 103,550
Capital Lease Obligations, Interest Rate	6.20%
Capital Lease Obligations, Expiration Term	60 months