XML 17 R17.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.3.0.15
Product Warranty Provisions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Product Warranty Provisions [Abstract] 
Product Warranty Provisions

12. Product Warranty Provisions

The Company's standard policy is to warrant all NIOBE and ODYSSEY systems against defects in material or workmanship for one year following installation. The Company's estimate of costs to service the warranty obligations is based on historical experience and current product performance trends. A regular review of warranty obligations is performed to determine the adequacy of the reserve and adjustments are made to the estimated warranty liability as appropriate.

Accrued warranty, which is included in other accrued liabilities, consists of the following:

 

     September 30,
2011
 

Warranty accrual, December 31, 2010

   $ 469,837   

Warranty expense incurred

     551,721   

Payments made

     (394,209
        

Warranty accrual, September 30, 2011

   $ 627,349