Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 28, 2019 | Dec. 06, 2019 | Mar. 29, 2019 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000096699 | ||
Trading Symbol | tcco | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-28 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
Entity Small Business | true | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 1,850,403 | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 5,108,710 | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | Sep. 28, 2019 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,593,395 | $ 1,982,434 |
Accounts receivable - trade | 125,923 | 559,493 |
Inventories, net | 1,042,212 | 1,368,696 |
Other current assets | 118,250 | 142,279 |
Total current assets | 2,879,780 | 4,052,902 |
Equipment and leasehold improvements | 4,591,756 | 4,578,501 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (4,554,275) | (4,529,298) |
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net | 37,481 | 49,203 |
Total assets | 2,917,261 | 4,102,105 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 355,158 | 187,958 |
Customer deposits | 2,046 | 35,628 |
Deferred revenue | 2,106,514 | |
Accrued liabilities: | ||
Compensation and related expenses | 238,171 | 220,544 |
Commissions | 84,804 | |
Other current liabilities | 17,533 | 18,405 |
Total current liabilities | 697,712 | 2,569,049 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||
Common stock - par value $0.10 per share; 7,000,000 shares authorized, 1,850,403 issued and outstanding at September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 | 185,041 | 185,041 |
Additional paid-in capital | 4,189,439 | 4,134,371 |
Accumulated deficit | (2,154,931) | (2,786,356) |
Total stockholders' equity | 2,219,549 | 1,533,056 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 2,917,261 | $ 4,102,105 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
Common stock, authorized (in shares) | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
Common stock, issued (in shares) | 1,850,403 | 1,850,403 |
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) | 1,850,403 | 1,850,403 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Net revenue | ||
Net revenue | $ 7,024,123 | $ 3,684,939 |
Cost of revenue | ||
Cost of revenue | 3,666,460 | 2,712,726 |
Gross profit | 3,357,663 | 972,213 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 2,407,214 | 1,941,175 |
Product development | 332,704 | 520,663 |
Total operating expenses | 2,739,918 | 2,461,838 |
Operating income (loss) | 617,745 | (1,489,625) |
Other income | ||
Investment income | 13,680 | 10,026 |
Total other income | 13,680 | 10,026 |
Net income (loss) | $ 631,425 | $ (1,479,599) |
Net income (loss) per common share | ||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.34 | $ (0.80) |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.34 | $ (0.80) |
Weighted average shares | ||
Basic (in shares) | 1,850,403 | 1,846,536 |
Diluted (in shares) | 1,850,555 | 1,846,536 |
Engineering Services [Member] | ||
Net revenue | ||
Net revenue | $ 3,239,179 | $ 3,236,135 |
Cost of revenue | ||
Cost of revenue | 2,217,997 | 2,070,327 |
Equipment Sales [Member] | ||
Net revenue | ||
Net revenue | 3,784,944 | 448,804 |
Cost of revenue | ||
Cost of revenue | $ 1,448,463 | $ 642,399 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Operating activities: | ||
Net income (loss) | $ 631,425 | $ (1,479,599) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 27,942 | 48,213 |
Stock-based compensation | 55,068 | 30,292 |
Adjustments to reduce inventory to net realizable value | 184,064 | |
Amortization of premium on held to maturity securities | 10,253 | |
Payment of tax on exercise of stock options | (33,870) | |
Changes in current assets and current liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | 433,570 | 170,684 |
Inventories | 326,484 | (194,416) |
Other current assets | 24,029 | (6,586) |
Deferred revenue | (2,106,514) | 1,622,393 |
Customer deposits | (33,582) | (18,258) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 268,759 | 46,323 |
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (372,819) | 379,493 |
Investing activities: | ||
Additions to equipment and leasehold improvements | (16,220) | (43,662) |
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities | 350,000 | |
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (16,220) | 306,338 |
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (389,039) | 685,831 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,982,434 | 1,296,603 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 1,593,395 | 1,982,434 |
Supplemental disclosures: | ||
Income taxes paid | $ 912 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Total |
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2017 | 1,839,877 | |||
Cashless exercise of stock options (in shares) | 10,526 | |||
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 29, 2018 | 1,850,403 | |||
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2017 | $ 183,988 | $ 4,139,002 | $ (1,306,757) | |
Cashless exercise of stock options | 1,053 | $ (1,053) | ||
Cashless exercise of stock options to pay taxes | (33,870) | |||
Stock-based compensation | 30,292 | |||
Net income (loss) | (1,479,599) | |||
Ending balance at Sep. 29, 2018 | $ 185,041 | 4,134,371 | (2,786,356) | 1,533,056 |
Cashless exercise of stock options (in shares) | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2019 | 1,850,403 | |||
Cashless exercise of stock options | ||||
Cashless exercise of stock options to pay taxes | ||||
Stock-based compensation | 55,068 | |||
Net income (loss) | 631,425 | |||
Ending balance at Sep. 28, 2019 | $ 185,041 | $ 4,189,439 | $ (2,154,931) | $ 2,219,549 |
Note 1 - Company Operations
Note 1 - Company Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 1 Technical Communications Corporation (“TCC”) was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1961; 1982. one 115 Liquidity and Ability to Continue as a Going Concern For the fiscal year ended September 28, 2019, $631,000 seven 2012 2018, $2,155,000 September 28, 2019. one 10 not The Company anticipates that its principal sources of liquidity will only be sufficient to fund activities to September 26, 2020. In order to have sufficient capital resources to fund operations, the Company has been working diligently to secure several large orders with new and existing customers. In addition, the Company is considering raising capital through equity or debt arrangements. Although it believes its ability to secure such new business and raise new capital is likely, it cannot provide assurances it will be able to do so. Should the Company be unsuccessful in these efforts, it would then be forced to implement headcount reductions, employee furloughs and/or reduced hours for certain employees or cease operations completely. |
Note 2 - Summary of Significant
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | ( 2 The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, commonly referred to as the FASB. The FASB sets generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) that the Company follows to ensure it consistently reports its financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TCC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, TCC Investment Corp., a Massachusetts corporation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP in the United States 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 periods. Significant judgments and estimates include those related to revenue recognition, receivable reserves, inventory reserves, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, fair value and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits at banks and other investments (including mutual funds) readily convertible into cash. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts and money market mutual funds that, at times, may not not Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that management believes may In addition, if the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to TCC, a specific write-off is recorded in that amount. no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. Inventories The Company values its inventory at the lower of actual cost (based on the first first may Equipment and Leasehold Improvements Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the applicable lease term. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operations for the period. The costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred; significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. Long-lived Assets The Company’s only long-lived assets are equipment and leasehold improvements. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not no 2019 2018. Revenue Recognition The Company’s engineering services revenue is derived from performing funded research and development and technology development for commercial companies and government agencies primarily under fixed-price contracts. On fixed-price contracts that are expected to exceed one The Company recognizes equipment sales revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the fee is fixed or determinable, delivery of the product and passage of title to the customer has occurred and the Company has determined that collection of the fee is probable. Title to the product generally passes upon shipment of the product, as the products are shipped freight on board shipping point, except for certain foreign shipments for which title passes upon entry of the product into the first As of September 29, 2018, $2,107,000. no September 28, 2019. All payments to the Company for work performed on contracts with agencies of the U.S. government are subject to audit and adjustment by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the U.S. Government Accountability Office and other agencies. Adjustments are recognized in the period made. There have been no not Costs incurred in connection with funded research and development are included in cost of revenue. Product development costs are charged to billable engineering services, bid and proposal efforts or business development activities, as appropriate. Product development costs charged to billable projects are recorded as cost of revenue; engineering costs charged to bid and proposal efforts are recorded as selling expenses; and product development costs charged to business development activities are recorded as marketing expenses. Product development costs consist primarily of costs associated with personnel, outside contractor and engineering services, supplies and materials. Cost of product revenue includes material, labor and overhead. Revenue for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2019 $3,239,000 $3,785,000 $3,236,000 $449,000 September 29, 2018. Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair value of the award. The expense is recognized over the employee’s requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the award. The related excess tax benefit received upon the exercise of stock options, if any, is reflected in the Company’s statement of cash flows as an operating activity. There were no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model as the method for determining the estimated fair value of its stock awards. The Black-Scholes method of valuation requires several assumptions: ( 1 2 3 4 not The fair value of options at date of grant was estimated with the following assumptions: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Assumptions: Option life (years) 6.5 6.5 Risk-free interest rate 2.1 % 2.8 % Stock volatility 86 % 85 % Dividend yield 0 % 0 % There were 40,500 20,500 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018, September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $2.67 $4.55, September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018: 2019 2018 Selling, general and administrative $ 50,706 $ 24,939 Product development 4,362 5,353 Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes $ 55,068 $ 30,292 As of September 28, 2019 $148,200 September 28, 2019 3.48 The Technical Communications Corporation 2005 2010 September 28, 2019. 600,000 231,337 September 28, 2019. zero five ten As of September 28, 2019, 193,863 2010 2005 no The following tables summarize stock option activity during fiscal years 2018 2019: Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Unvested Vested Total Exercise Price (years) Outstanding, September 30, 2017 34,200 212,081 246,281 $ 8.36 3.95 Grants 20,500 - 20,500 6.22 Vested (10,000 ) 10,000 - 3.25 Exercises - (31,800 ) (31,800 ) 5.60 Cancellations/forfeitures - (7,844 ) (7,844 ) 9.68 Outstanding, September 29, 2018 44,700 182,437 227,137 $ 8.50 3.76 Grants 34,500 6,000 40,500 3.58 Vested (16,000 ) 16,000 - 3.96 Exercises - - - - Cancellations/forfeitures (3,800 ) (32,500 ) (36,300 ) 6.24 Outstanding, September 28, 2019 59,400 171,937 231,337 $ 8.00 3.99 Information related to the stock options vested or expected to vest as of September 28, 2019 Range of Exercise Prices Number of Shares Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted- Average Exercise Price Exercisable Number of Shares Exercisable Weighted- Average Exercise Price $2.01 - $3.00 20,300 6.89 $ 2.69 9,800 $ 2.73 $3.01 - $4.00 46,500 9.53 3.61 8,400 3.64 $4.01 - $5.00 16,600 4.74 4.34 14,200 4.37 $5.01 - $10.00 37,000 4.20 7.75 28,600 7.90 $10.01 - $15.00 110,937 0.96 11.44 110,937 11.44 231,337 3.99 $ 8.00 171,937 $ 9.39 The aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s “in-the-money” outstanding and exercisable options was $0 September 28, 2019 $13,625 September 29, 2018. 31,800 September 29, 2018 $140,350 none September 28, 2019. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset/liability method. Under the asset/liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized at current income tax rates to reflect the tax effect of temporary differences between the consolidated financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. The Company follows the appropriate guidance relative to uncertain tax positions. This standard provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements. Uncertain tax positions must meet a recognition threshold of more-likely-than- not no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. Warranty Costs The Company provides for estimated warranty costs at the time product revenue is recognized based upon historical experience. Fair Value of Financial Measurements In determining fair value measurements, the Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures 820 three three Level 1 Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. Level 2 Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets and liabilities, that is, inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may The Company’s available for sale securities consist of money market mutual funds held in a brokerage account, which are classified as cash equivalents and measured at fair value. The Company assesses the levels of the investments at each measurement date, and transfers between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy regarding the recognition of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. During the fiscal years ended September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018, no As of September 28, 2019, not 1, 2 3 September 29, 2018, not 2 3. The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2018, September 29, 2018 Total Quoted Prices in Mutual funds: Money market funds $ 1,020,039 $ 1,020,039 Total mutual funds 1,020,039 1,020,039 Total assets $ 1,020,039 $ 1,020,039 There were no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. Earnings (Loss) per Share (EPS) The Company presents both a “basic” and a “diluted” EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. In computing diluted EPS, stock options that are dilutive (i.e., those that reduce earnings per share) are included in the calculation of EPS using the treasury stock method. The exercise of outstanding stock options is not Research and Development Research and development costs are included in product development expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Expenditures for Company-sponsored research and development projects are expensed as incurred and were $332,704 $520,663 2019 2018, $2,217,997 $2,027,944 2019 2018, Fiscal Year-End Policy The Company’s by-laws call for its fiscal year to end on the Saturday closest to the last day of September, 2019 September 28, 2019 52 2018 September 29, 2018 52 Reclassifications Certain footnote reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to this year’s presentation for income taxes in Note 10. New Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2014 09, 2015 14 606 2016 10, 2016 11 2016 12 In May 2014, 1 2 3 4 5 December 15, 2017, September 30, 2018. 606 September 30, 2018, not not Equipment Sales Revenue 606. 606, 606 606 not Engineering Services Revenue 606. 606 not 606 not ASU No. 2016 02, In February 2016, December 15, 2018, and believe that the most notable impact to the financial statements upon adoption will be the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for the leased 2020 Other recent accounting pronouncements were issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force) and the SEC during fiscal 2019 not |
Note 4 - Net Income (Loss) Per
Note 4 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | ( 4 Outstanding potentially dilutive stock options, which were not 220,837 227,137 2019 2018, |
Note 5 - Cash Equivalents and M
Note 5 - Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 5 The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three 320, Investments—Debt and Equity Securities. one Available for sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in stockholders’ equity as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. The cost of securities sold is determined based on the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses, and declines in value judged to be other than temporary, are included in investment income. As of September 29, 2018, Accrued Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Interest Gains Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 1,020,039 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,020,039 |
Note 6 - Inventories
Note 6 - Inventories | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 6 Inventories consist of the following: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Finished goods $ 120,726 $ - Work in process 182,863 356,278 Raw materials and supplies 738,623 1,012,418 Total inventories $ 1,042,212 $ 1,368,696 As a result of changes in the market for certain Company products and the resulting excess quantities, carrying amounts for those inventories were reduced by approximately $184,000 September 29, 2018. no no |
Note 7 - Equipment and Leasehol
Note 7 - Equipment and Leasehold Improvements | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 7 Equipment and leasehold improvements consist of the following: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Estimated Useful Life (years) Engineering and manufacturing equipment $ 2,181,649 $ 2,168,148 3 - 8 Demonstration equipment 845,541 845,541 3 Furniture and fixtures 1,020,616 1,020,862 3 - 8 Automobile 49,441 49,441 5 Leasehold improvements 494,509 494,509 Lesser of useful life Total equipment and leasehold improvements 4,591,756 4,578,501 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (4,554,275 ) (4,529,298 ) Equipment and leasehold improvements, net $ 37,481 $ 49,203 Depreciation expense was $27,942 $48,213 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018, |
Note 8 - Leases
Note 8 - Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 8 On March 27, 2014, April 1, 2014. 100 1983. five March 31, 2019 $171,000. two one September 30, 2021 two one March 31, 2024 $171,000. September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $171,000. September 25, 2018, September 30, 2021. $342,000 September 28, 2019 ( $171,000 2020 $171,000 2021 |
Note 9 - Warranty
Note 9 - Warranty | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 9 The Company's products generally carry a standard 15 The following table reflects changes in the Company's accrued warranty account: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Beginning balance $ 3,312 $ 15,911 Plus: accruals related to new sales 18,703 2,204 Less: payments and adjustments to prior period accruals (2,714 ) (14,803 ) Ending balance $ 19,301 $ 3,312 |
Note 10 - Income Taxes
Note 10 - Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 10 The income tax expense (benefit) is different from what would be obtained by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes due to the following: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Amount Percent Amount Percent Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate $ 132,599 21.0 % $ (362,946 ) (24.5 %) State income tax provision, net of federal benefit (6,883 ) (1.1 %) (70,523 ) (4.8 %) Federal research credits (96,075 ) (15.2 %) (69,439 ) (4.7 %) Change in state income tax rate - - (41,961 ) (2.8 %) Change in federal income tax rate - - 1,443,180 97.5 % Other 23,116 3.7 % 19,977 1.4 % Valuation allowance (52,757 ) (8.4 %) (918,288 ) (62.1 %) Total income tax expense (benefit) $ - - $ - - Deferred income taxes consist of the following: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Inventory differences $ 1,209,239 $ 1,206,040 Net operating losses 1,945,238 1,554,615 Deferred revenue - 568,917 Stock based compensation 123,658 116,149 Tax credits 520,176 374,239 Other 142,021 173,128 Total 3,940,332 3,993,088 Less: valuation allowance (3,940,332 ) (3,993,088 ) Total $ - $ - On December 22, 2017, 34% 21% December 31, 2017. December 31, 2017 $1.4 no not During fiscal year 2014, against deferred tax assets. 2019, $52,756 2018, $918,288 Due to the nature of the Company’s current operations in foreign countries (selling products into these countries with the assistance of local representatives), the Company has not not The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. For U.S. federal purposes, the tax years 2015 2018 2015 2018 may $352,279 2039 $7,423,299 2038 2019 $212,529 2034 $6,431,410 2039. |
Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plan
Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] | ( 11 The Company has a qualified, contributory, profit sharing plan covering substantially all employees. The Company’s policy is to fund contributions as they are accrued. The contributions are allocated based on the employee’s proportionate share of total compensation. The Company’s contributions to the plan are determined by the Board of Directors and are subject to other specified limitations. There were no 2019 2018. $67,082 $67,750 2019 2018, The Company has an Executive Incentive Bonus Plan for the benefit of key management employees. The bonus pool is determined based on the Company’s performance as defined by the plan. Under the plan, there were no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. |
Note 12 - Major Customers and E
Note 12 - Major Customers and Export Revenue | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 12 In fiscal year 2019, three 96% 47%, 36% 13% September 28, 2019 one 98% 2018, one 87% September 29, 2018 one 95% A breakdown of net revenue is as follows: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Domestic $ 6,757,118 $ 3,422,545 Foreign 267,005 262,394 Total Revenue $ 7,024,123 $ 3,684,939 A summary of foreign sales, as a percentage of total foreign revenue, by geographic area, is as follows: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Mid-East and Africa 70.5 % 65.8 % Far East 29.2 % 34.2 % Europe 0.3 % - The Company sold products to customers located in five September 28, 2019 four September 29, 2018. may September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Saudi Arabia 42.0 % 46.0 % Philippines 29.2 % 34.2 % Egypt 27.5 % 14.8 % Jordan - 5.0 % Other 1.3 % - |
Note 13 - Related Party Transac
Note 13 - Related Party Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] | ( 13 On August 29, 2019 $300,000. $411 September 23, 2019. |
Note 14 - Shareholder Rights Pl
Note 14 - Shareholder Rights Plan | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] | ( 14 On August 7, 2014, August 5, 2014. not one August 18, 2014. 15% not one $25 $.001 tenth 15% August 6, 2024 |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TCC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, TCC Investment Corp., a Massachusetts corporation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP in the United States 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 periods. Significant judgments and estimates include those related to revenue recognition, receivable reserves, inventory reserves, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, fair value and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits at banks and other investments (including mutual funds) readily convertible into cash. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts and money market mutual funds that, at times, may not not |
Receivable [Policy Text Block] | Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that management believes may In addition, if the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to TCC, a specific write-off is recorded in that amount. no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories The Company values its inventory at the lower of actual cost (based on the first first may |
Equipment and Lease Hold Improvements [Policy Text Block] | Equipment and Leasehold Improvements Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the applicable lease term. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operations for the period. The costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred; significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Long-lived Assets The Company’s only long-lived assets are equipment and leasehold improvements. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not no 2019 2018. |
Revenue [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition The Company’s engineering services revenue is derived from performing funded research and development and technology development for commercial companies and government agencies primarily under fixed-price contracts. On fixed-price contracts that are expected to exceed one The Company recognizes equipment sales revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the fee is fixed or determinable, delivery of the product and passage of title to the customer has occurred and the Company has determined that collection of the fee is probable. Title to the product generally passes upon shipment of the product, as the products are shipped freight on board shipping point, except for certain foreign shipments for which title passes upon entry of the product into the first As of September 29, 2018, $2,107,000. no September 28, 2019. All payments to the Company for work performed on contracts with agencies of the U.S. government are subject to audit and adjustment by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the U.S. Government Accountability Office and other agencies. Adjustments are recognized in the period made. There have been no not Costs incurred in connection with funded research and development are included in cost of revenue. Product development costs are charged to billable engineering services, bid and proposal efforts or business development activities, as appropriate. Product development costs charged to billable projects are recorded as cost of revenue; engineering costs charged to bid and proposal efforts are recorded as selling expenses; and product development costs charged to business development activities are recorded as marketing expenses. Product development costs consist primarily of costs associated with personnel, outside contractor and engineering services, supplies and materials. Cost of product revenue includes material, labor and overhead. Revenue for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2019 $3,239,000 $3,785,000 $3,236,000 $449,000 September 29, 2018. |
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair value of the award. The expense is recognized over the employee’s requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the award. The related excess tax benefit received upon the exercise of stock options, if any, is reflected in the Company’s statement of cash flows as an operating activity. There were no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model as the method for determining the estimated fair value of its stock awards. The Black-Scholes method of valuation requires several assumptions: ( 1 2 3 4 not The fair value of options at date of grant was estimated with the following assumptions: September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Assumptions: Option life (years) 6.5 6.5 Risk-free interest rate 2.1 % 2.8 % Stock volatility 86 % 85 % Dividend yield 0 % 0 % There were 40,500 20,500 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018, September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $2.67 $4.55, September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018: 2019 2018 Selling, general and administrative $ 50,706 $ 24,939 Product development 4,362 5,353 Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes $ 55,068 $ 30,292 As of September 28, 2019 $148,200 September 28, 2019 3.48 The Technical Communications Corporation 2005 2010 September 28, 2019. 600,000 231,337 September 28, 2019. zero five ten As of September 28, 2019, 193,863 2010 2005 no The following tables summarize stock option activity during fiscal years 2018 2019: Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Unvested Vested Total Exercise Price (years) Outstanding, September 30, 2017 34,200 212,081 246,281 $ 8.36 3.95 Grants 20,500 - 20,500 6.22 Vested (10,000 ) 10,000 - 3.25 Exercises - (31,800 ) (31,800 ) 5.60 Cancellations/forfeitures - (7,844 ) (7,844 ) 9.68 Outstanding, September 29, 2018 44,700 182,437 227,137 $ 8.50 3.76 Grants 34,500 6,000 40,500 3.58 Vested (16,000 ) 16,000 - 3.96 Exercises - - - - Cancellations/forfeitures (3,800 ) (32,500 ) (36,300 ) 6.24 Outstanding, September 28, 2019 59,400 171,937 231,337 $ 8.00 3.99 Information related to the stock options vested or expected to vest as of September 28, 2019 Range of Exercise Prices Number of Shares Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted- Average Exercise Price Exercisable Number of Shares Exercisable Weighted- Average Exercise Price $2.01 - $3.00 20,300 6.89 $ 2.69 9,800 $ 2.73 $3.01 - $4.00 46,500 9.53 3.61 8,400 3.64 $4.01 - $5.00 16,600 4.74 4.34 14,200 4.37 $5.01 - $10.00 37,000 4.20 7.75 28,600 7.90 $10.01 - $15.00 110,937 0.96 11.44 110,937 11.44 231,337 3.99 $ 8.00 171,937 $ 9.39 The aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s “in-the-money” outstanding and exercisable options was $0 September 28, 2019 $13,625 September 29, 2018. 31,800 September 29, 2018 $140,350 none September 28, 2019. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset/liability method. Under the asset/liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized at current income tax rates to reflect the tax effect of temporary differences between the consolidated financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. The Company follows the appropriate guidance relative to uncertain tax positions. This standard provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements. Uncertain tax positions must meet a recognition threshold of more-likely-than- not no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. |
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Warranty Costs The Company provides for estimated warranty costs at the time product revenue is recognized based upon historical experience. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value of Financial Measurements In determining fair value measurements, the Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures 820 three three Level 1 Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. Level 2 Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets and liabilities, that is, inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may The Company’s available for sale securities consist of money market mutual funds held in a brokerage account, which are classified as cash equivalents and measured at fair value. The Company assesses the levels of the investments at each measurement date, and transfers between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy regarding the recognition of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. During the fiscal years ended September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018, no As of September 28, 2019, not 1, 2 3 September 29, 2018, not 2 3. The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2018, September 29, 2018 Total Quoted Prices in Mutual funds: Money market funds $ 1,020,039 $ 1,020,039 Total mutual funds 1,020,039 1,020,039 Total assets $ 1,020,039 $ 1,020,039 There were no September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Earnings (Loss) per Share (EPS) The Company presents both a “basic” and a “diluted” EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. In computing diluted EPS, stock options that are dilutive (i.e., those that reduce earnings per share) are included in the calculation of EPS using the treasury stock method. The exercise of outstanding stock options is not |
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Research and Development Research and development costs are included in product development expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Expenditures for Company-sponsored research and development projects are expensed as incurred and were $332,704 $520,663 2019 2018, $2,217,997 $2,027,944 2019 2018, |
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fiscal Year-End Policy The Company’s by-laws call for its fiscal year to end on the Saturday closest to the last day of September, 2019 September 28, 2019 52 2018 September 29, 2018 52 |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | New Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2014 09, 2015 14 606 2016 10, 2016 11 2016 12 In May 2014, 1 2 3 4 5 December 15, 2017, September 30, 2018. 606 September 30, 2018, not not Equipment Sales Revenue 606. 606, 606 606 not Engineering Services Revenue 606. 606 not 606 not ASU No. 2016 02, In February 2016, December 15, 2018, and believe that the most notable impact to the financial statements upon adoption will be the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for the leased 2020 Other recent accounting pronouncements were issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force) and the SEC during fiscal 2019 not |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Assumptions: Option life (years) 6.5 6.5 Risk-free interest rate 2.1 % 2.8 % Stock volatility 86 % 85 % Dividend yield 0 % 0 % |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block] | 2019 2018 Selling, general and administrative $ 50,706 $ 24,939 Product development 4,362 5,353 Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes $ 55,068 $ 30,292 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block] | Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Unvested Vested Total Exercise Price (years) Outstanding, September 30, 2017 34,200 212,081 246,281 $ 8.36 3.95 Grants 20,500 - 20,500 6.22 Vested (10,000 ) 10,000 - 3.25 Exercises - (31,800 ) (31,800 ) 5.60 Cancellations/forfeitures - (7,844 ) (7,844 ) 9.68 Outstanding, September 29, 2018 44,700 182,437 227,137 $ 8.50 3.76 Grants 34,500 6,000 40,500 3.58 Vested (16,000 ) 16,000 - 3.96 Exercises - - - - Cancellations/forfeitures (3,800 ) (32,500 ) (36,300 ) 6.24 Outstanding, September 28, 2019 59,400 171,937 231,337 $ 8.00 3.99 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block] | Range of Exercise Prices Number of Shares Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted- Average Exercise Price Exercisable Number of Shares Exercisable Weighted- Average Exercise Price $2.01 - $3.00 20,300 6.89 $ 2.69 9,800 $ 2.73 $3.01 - $4.00 46,500 9.53 3.61 8,400 3.64 $4.01 - $5.00 16,600 4.74 4.34 14,200 4.37 $5.01 - $10.00 37,000 4.20 7.75 28,600 7.90 $10.01 - $15.00 110,937 0.96 11.44 110,937 11.44 231,337 3.99 $ 8.00 171,937 $ 9.39 |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | September 29, 2018 Total Quoted Prices in Mutual funds: Money market funds $ 1,020,039 $ 1,020,039 Total mutual funds 1,020,039 1,020,039 Total assets $ 1,020,039 $ 1,020,039 |
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Note 5 - Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | Accrued Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Interest Gains Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 1,020,039 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,020,039 |
Note 6 - Inventories (Tables)
Note 6 - Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Finished goods $ 120,726 $ - Work in process 182,863 356,278 Raw materials and supplies 738,623 1,012,418 Total inventories $ 1,042,212 $ 1,368,696 |
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Note 7 - Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Estimated Useful Life (years) Engineering and manufacturing equipment $ 2,181,649 $ 2,168,148 3 - 8 Demonstration equipment 845,541 845,541 3 Furniture and fixtures 1,020,616 1,020,862 3 - 8 Automobile 49,441 49,441 5 Leasehold improvements 494,509 494,509 Lesser of useful life Total equipment and leasehold improvements 4,591,756 4,578,501 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (4,554,275 ) (4,529,298 ) Equipment and leasehold improvements, net $ 37,481 $ 49,203 |
Note 9 - Warranty (Tables)
Note 9 - Warranty (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes Tables | |
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Beginning balance $ 3,312 $ 15,911 Plus: accruals related to new sales 18,703 2,204 Less: payments and adjustments to prior period accruals (2,714 ) (14,803 ) Ending balance $ 19,301 $ 3,312 |
Note 10 - Income Taxes (Tables)
Note 10 - Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Notes Tables | |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Amount Percent Amount Percent Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate $ 132,599 21.0 % $ (362,946 ) (24.5 %) State income tax provision, net of federal benefit (6,883 ) (1.1 %) (70,523 ) (4.8 %) Federal research credits (96,075 ) (15.2 %) (69,439 ) (4.7 %) Change in state income tax rate - - (41,961 ) (2.8 %) Change in federal income tax rate - - 1,443,180 97.5 % Other 23,116 3.7 % 19,977 1.4 % Valuation allowance (52,757 ) (8.4 %) (918,288 ) (62.1 %) Total income tax expense (benefit) $ - - $ - - |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Inventory differences $ 1,209,239 $ 1,206,040 Net operating losses 1,945,238 1,554,615 Deferred revenue - 568,917 Stock based compensation 123,658 116,149 Tax credits 520,176 374,239 Other 142,021 173,128 Total 3,940,332 3,993,088 Less: valuation allowance (3,940,332 ) (3,993,088 ) Total $ - $ - |
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Note 12 - Major Customers and Export Revenue (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
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Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Domestic $ 6,757,118 $ 3,422,545 Foreign 267,005 262,394 Total Revenue $ 7,024,123 $ 3,684,939 |
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] | September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Mid-East and Africa 70.5 % 65.8 % Far East 29.2 % 34.2 % Europe 0.3 % - September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Saudi Arabia 42.0 % 46.0 % Philippines 29.2 % 34.2 % Egypt 27.5 % 14.8 % Jordan - 5.0 % Other 1.3 % - |
Note 1 - Company Operations (De
Note 1 - Company Operations (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total | $ 631,425 | $ (1,479,599) |
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance | $ (2,154,931) | $ (2,786,356) |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use | 0 | 0 |
Deferred Revenue, Total | 2,107,000 | 0 |
Revenues, Total | 7,024,123 | 3,684,939 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 40,500 | 20,500 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 2.67 | $ 4.55 |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $ 148,200 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 3 years 175 days | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | 600,000 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 231,337 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period | 10 years | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value | $ 0 | $ 13,625 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period | 0 | 31,800 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value | $ 140,350 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance | $ 0 | 0 |
Research and Development Expense, Total | 332,704 | 520,663 |
Cost of Sales [Member] | ||
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Costs Incurred, Gross | 2,217,997 | 2,027,944 |
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | |
Equity Incentive Plan 2010 [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 193,863 | |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 0 years | |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 5 years | |
Engineering Services [Member] | ||
Revenues, Total | $ 3,239,000 | 3,236,000 |
Equipment Sales [Member] | ||
Revenues, Total | $ 3,785,000 | $ 449,000 |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Assumptions for Estimated Fair Value of Options at Date of Grant (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Option life (years) (Year) | 6 years 182 days | 6 years 182 days |
Risk-free interest rate | 2.10% | 2.80% |
Stock volatility | 86.00% | 85.00% |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Stock-based Compensation Costs (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 55,068 | $ 30,292 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||
Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes | 50,706 | 24,939 |
Product Development Expenses [Member] | ||
Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 4,362 | $ 5,353 |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Outstanding, unvested (in shares) | 44,700 | 34,200 | |
Outstanding, vested (in shares) | 182,437 | 212,081 | |
Outstanding (in shares) | 227,137 | 246,281 | |
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 8.50 | $ 8.36 | |
Outstanding, weighted average contractual life (Year) | 3 years 361 days | 3 years 277 days | 3 years 346 days |
Grants, unvested (in shares) | 34,500 | 20,500 | |
Grants, vested (in shares) | 6,000 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 40,500 | 20,500 | |
Grants, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 3.58 | $ 6.22 | |
Vested, unvested (in shares) | (16,000) | (10,000) | |
Vested, vested (in shares) | 16,000 | 10,000 | |
Vested, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 3.96 | $ 3.25 | |
Exercises, vested (in shares) | (31,800) | ||
Exercises (in shares) | 0 | (31,800) | |
Exercises, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 5.60 | ||
Cancellations/forfeitures, unvested (in shares) | (3,800) | ||
Cancellations/forfeitures, vested (in shares) | 32,500 | (7,844) | |
Cancellations/forfeitures (in shares) | (36,300) | (7,844) | |
Cancellations/forfeitures, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 6.24 | $ 9.68 | |
Grants (in shares) | 40,500 | 20,500 | |
Cancellations/forfeitures, vested (in shares) | (32,500) | 7,844 | |
Outstanding, unvested (in shares) | 59,400 | 44,700 | 34,200 |
Outstanding, vested (in shares) | 171,937 | 182,437 | 212,081 |
Outstanding (in shares) | 231,337 | 227,137 | 246,281 |
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 8 | $ 8.50 | $ 8.36 |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Stock Options Vested and Expected to Vest (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019$ / sharesshares | |
Number of shares (in shares) | shares | 231,337 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year) | 3 years 361 days |
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 8 |
Exercisable number of shares (in shares) | shares | 171,937 |
Exercisable weighted- average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 9.39 |
Range One [Member] | |
Range of exercise prices, lower (in dollars per share) | 2.01 |
Range of exercise prices, upper (in dollars per share) | $ 3 |
Number of shares (in shares) | shares | 20,300 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year) | 6 years 324 days |
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 2.69 |
Exercisable number of shares (in shares) | shares | 9,800 |
Exercisable weighted- average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 2.73 |
Range Two [Member] | |
Range of exercise prices, lower (in dollars per share) | 3.01 |
Range of exercise prices, upper (in dollars per share) | $ 4 |
Number of shares (in shares) | shares | 46,500 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year) | 9 years 193 days |
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 3.61 |
Exercisable number of shares (in shares) | shares | 8,400 |
Exercisable weighted- average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 3.64 |
Range Three [Member] | |
Range of exercise prices, lower (in dollars per share) | 4.01 |
Range of exercise prices, upper (in dollars per share) | $ 5 |
Number of shares (in shares) | shares | 16,600 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year) | 4 years 270 days |
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 4.34 |
Exercisable number of shares (in shares) | shares | 14,200 |
Exercisable weighted- average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 4.37 |
Range Four [Member] | |
Range of exercise prices, lower (in dollars per share) | 5.01 |
Range of exercise prices, upper (in dollars per share) | $ 10 |
Number of shares (in shares) | shares | 37,000 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year) | 4 years 73 days |
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 7.75 |
Exercisable number of shares (in shares) | shares | 28,600 |
Exercisable weighted- average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 7.90 |
Range Five [Member] | |
Range of exercise prices, lower (in dollars per share) | 10.01 |
Range of exercise prices, upper (in dollars per share) | $ 15 |
Number of shares (in shares) | shares | 110,937 |
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (Year) | 350 days |
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 11.44 |
Exercisable number of shares (in shares) | shares | 110,937 |
Exercisable weighted- average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 11.44 |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Sep. 29, 2018USD ($) |
Cash equivalents | $ 1,020,039 |
Total assets | 1,020,039 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | |
Cash equivalents | 1,020,039 |
Total assets | 1,020,039 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | |
Cash equivalents | 1,020,039 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | |
Cash equivalents | $ 1,020,039 |
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Note 4 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details Textual) - shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 220,837 | 227,137 |
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Note 5 - Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities - Available for Sale Securities (Details) - Money Market Funds [Member] | Sep. 28, 2019USD ($) |
Available for sale, cost | $ 1,020,039 |
Accrued interest | |
Available for sale, gains | |
Available for sale, losses | |
Available for sale, estimated fair value | $ 1,020,039 |
Note 6 - Inventories (Details T
Note 6 - Inventories (Details Textual) | Sep. 28, 2019USD ($) |
Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance | $ 184,000 |
Note 6 - Inventories - Schedule
Note 6 - Inventories - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) | Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 |
Finished goods | $ 120,726 | |
Work in process | 182,863 | 356,278 |
Raw materials and supplies | 738,623 | 1,012,418 |
Total inventories | $ 1,042,212 | $ 1,368,696 |
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Note 7 - Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total | $ 27,942 | $ 48,213 |
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Note 7 - Equipment and Leasehold Improvements - Schedule of Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Total equipment and leasehold improvements | $ 4,591,756 | $ 4,578,501 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (4,554,275) | (4,529,298) |
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net | 37,481 | 49,203 |
Engineering and Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | ||
Total equipment and leasehold improvements | $ 2,181,649 | 2,168,148 |
Engineering and Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (Year) | 3 years | |
Engineering and Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (Year) | 8 years | |
Demonstration Equipment [Member] | ||
Total equipment and leasehold improvements | $ 845,541 | 845,541 |
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (Year) | 3 years | |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
Total equipment and leasehold improvements | $ 1,020,616 | 1,020,862 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (Year) | 3 years | |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (Year) | 8 years | |
Vehicles [Member] | ||
Total equipment and leasehold improvements | $ 49,441 | 49,441 |
Property, plant, and equipment, useful life (Year) | 5 years | |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ||
Total equipment and leasehold improvements | $ 494,509 | $ 494,509 |
Property, plant, and equipment, estimated useful lives | Lesser of useful life or term of lease |
Note 8 - Leases (Details Textua
Note 8 - Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract | 5 years | |
Lease Annual Rent Payments | $ 171,000 | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term | 2 years 182 days | |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total | $ 171,000 | $ 171,000 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total | 342,000 | |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months | 171,000 | |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years | $ 171,000 |
Note 9 - Warranty (Details Text
Note 9 - Warranty (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 28, 2019 | |
Standard Product Warranty Period | 1 year 90 days |
Note 9 - Warranty - Schedule of
Note 9 - Warranty - Schedule of Product Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Beginning balance | $ 3,312 | $ 15,911 |
Plus: accruals related to new sales | 18,703 | 2,204 |
Less: payments and adjustments to prior period accruals | (2,714) | (14,803) |
Ending balance | $ 19,301 | $ 3,312 |
Note 10 - Income Taxes (Details
Note 10 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability | $ 1,400,000 | |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount | $ (52,756) | $ (918,288) |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | ||
Open Tax Year | 2015 2016 2017 2018 | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total | $ 7,423,299 | |
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expiration Year | 2038 | |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member] | ||
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount | $ 352,279 | |
Tax Credit Carry Forward Expiration Year | 2039 | |
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | ||
Open Tax Year | 2015 2016 2017 2018 | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total | $ 6,431,410 | |
Operating Loss Carry Forward Expiration Year | 2039 | |
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member] | ||
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount | $ 212,529 | |
Tax Credit Carry Forward Expiration Year | 2034 |
Note 10 - Income Taxes - Schedu
Note 10 - Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate, amount | $ 132,599 | $ (362,946) |
Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate, percent | 21.00% | 24.50% |
Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate, percent | (21.00%) | (24.50%) |
State income tax provision, net of federal benefit, amount | $ (6,883) | $ (70,523) |
State income tax provision, net of federal benefit, percent | (1.10%) | (4.80%) |
Federal research credits, amount | $ (96,075) | $ (69,439) |
Federal research credits, percent | (15.20%) | (4.70%) |
Change in state income tax rate, amount | $ (41,961) | |
Change in state income tax rate, percent | (2.80%) | |
Change in federal income tax rate, amount | $ 1,443,180 | |
Change in federal income tax rate, percent | 97.50% | |
Other, amount | $ 23,116 | $ 19,977 |
Other, percent | 3.70% | 1.40% |
Valuation allowance, amount | $ (52,756) | $ (918,288) |
Valuation allowance, percent | (8.40%) | (62.10%) |
Total income tax expense (benefit), amount | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Total income tax expense (benefit), percent | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Note 10 - Income Taxes - Sche_2
Note 10 - Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) | Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 |
Inventory differences | $ 1,209,239 | $ 1,206,040 |
Net operating losses | 1,945,238 | 1,554,615 |
Deferred revenue | 568,917 | |
Stock based compensation | 123,658 | 116,149 |
Tax credits | 520,176 | 374,239 |
Other | 142,021 | 173,128 |
Total | 3,940,332 | 3,993,088 |
Less: valuation allowance | (3,940,332) | (3,993,088) |
Total |
Note 11 - Employee Benefit Pl_2
Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount | $ 67,082 | $ 67,750 |
Accrued Bonuses | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Note 12 - Major Customers and_3
Note 12 - Major Customers and Export Revenue (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Number of Countries in Which Products are Sold | 5 | 4 |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | ||
Number of Major Customers | 3 | 1 |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Three Customers [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 96.00% | |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer One [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 47.00% | |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Two [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 36.00% | |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Three [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 13.00% | |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | One Customer [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 87.00% | |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | ||
Number of Major Customers | 1 | 1 |
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | One Customer [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 98.00% | 95.00% |
Note 12 - Major Customers and_4
Note 12 - Major Customers and Export Revenue - Foreign and Domestic Net Sales (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Revenues, Total | $ 7,024,123 | $ 3,684,939 |
Domestic [Member] | ||
Revenues, Total | 6,757,118 | 3,422,545 |
Foreign [Member] | ||
Revenues, Total | $ 267,005 | $ 262,394 |
Note 12 - Major Customers and_5
Note 12 - Major Customers and Export Revenue - Foreign Revenue (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 28, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018 | |
Mid-East and Africa [Member] | ||
Foreign revenue by geographical area | 70.50% | 65.80% |
SAUDI ARABIA | ||
Foreign revenue by country | 42.00% | 46.00% |
Far East [Member] | ||
Foreign revenue by geographical area | 29.20% | 34.20% |
PHILIPPINES | ||
Foreign revenue by country | 29.20% | 34.20% |
Europe [Member] | ||
Foreign revenue by geographical area | 0.30% | |
EGYPT | ||
Foreign revenue by country | 27.50% | 14.80% |
JORDAN | ||
Foreign revenue by country | 5.00% | |
Other Foreign Countries [Member] | ||
Foreign revenue by country | 1.30% |
Note 13 - Related Party Trans_2
Note 13 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - Demand Promissory Note [Member] - Mr. Guild, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board [Member] - USD ($) | Sep. 23, 2019 | Aug. 29, 2019 |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 300,000 | |
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities | $ 411 |
Note 14 - Shareholder Rights _2
Note 14 - Shareholder Rights Plan (Details Textual) - Stockholder Rights Plan [Member] | Aug. 07, 2014$ / sharesshares |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right | shares | 1 |
Voting Power in Outstanding Stock Percentage | 15.00% |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | $ 25 |
Redemption Value Per Redeemable Share at Period End | $ 0.001 |
Minimum [Member] | |
Voting Power in Outstanding Stock Percentage | 15.00% |