INTANGIBLE ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets primarily consist of a patent for the IsoBLOX™ technology, which was acquired in February 2013 for a purchase price of $2,100.  The intangible asset is being amortized over a fifteen year period on a straight line basis.  For the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $140 and $121 of amortization expense, respectively, has been recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses. The net carrying value of the intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $1,839 and $1,979, respectively.