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Note 5 - Product Warranties (Details) - Changes in Accrual for Product Warranties (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Changes in Accrual for Product Warranties [Abstract]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 190,000 $ 250,000
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period 212,255 241,455
Warranty claims and costs paid during the period (134,535) (131,640)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period (102,720) (159,815)
Balance at end of period $ 165,000 $ 200,000