Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Rent Expense [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 829,000	$ 602,000
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 219,000	$ 143,000

Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.

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