Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Notes to Financial Statements

Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

Accounting for Share-Based Payments

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 718, which establishes the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges equity securities for services and requires companies to expense the estimated fair value of these awards over the requisite service period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model in determining fair value. Accordingly, compensation cost has been recognized using the fair value method and expected term accrual requirements as prescribed, which resulted in employee stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 of $27,000 and $45,000, respectively.

The Company accounts for share-based payments granted to non-employees in accordance with ASC Topic 505, “Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees.” The Company determines the fair value of the stock-based payment as either the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. If the fair value of the equity instruments issued is used, it is measured using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of either (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete. 

In the case of modifications, the Black-Scholes model is used to value the warrant on the modification date by applying the revised assumptions. The difference between the fair value of the warrants prior to the modification and after the modification determines the incremental value. The Company has modified warrants in connection with the issuance of certain notes and note extensions. These modified warrants were originally issued in connection with previous private placement investments. In the case of debt issuances, the warrants were accounted for as original issuance discount based on their relative fair values. When modified in connection with a note issuance, the Company recognizes the incremental value as a part of the debt discount calculation, using its relative fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” When modified in connection with note extensions, the Company recognized the incremental value as prepaid interest, which is expensed over the term of the extension.

The fair value of each share based payment is estimated on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions, which are determined at the beginning of each year and utilized in all calculations for that year:

During 2012, the fair value of each share based payment is estimated on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes model using an average risk free interest rate of 3.08%, expected volatility of 261%, and a dividend yield of zero. During 2011, the fair value of each share based payment is estimated on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes model using a risk free interest rate of 3.22%, expected volatility of 300%, and a dividend yield of zero.

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The interest rate used is based on the yield of a U.S. Treasury security as of the beginning of the year.

Expected Volatility. The Company calculates the expected volatility based on historical volatility of monthly stock prices over a three year period.

Dividend Yield. The Company has never paid cash dividends, and does not currently intend to pay cash dividends, and thus has assumed a 0% dividend yield.

Expected Term. For options, the Company has no history of employee exercise patterns; therefore, uses the option term as the expected term. For warrants, the Company uses the actual term of the warrant.

Pre-Vesting Forfeitures. Estimates of pre-vesting option forfeitures are based on Company experience. The Company will adjust its estimate of forfeitures over the requisite service period based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

Accounts, Notes and Interest Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts

The Company carries its receivables at net realizable value. Interest on notes receivable is accrued based upon the terms of the note agreement. The Company provides reserves against receivables and related accrued interest for estimated losses that may result from a debtor’s inability to pay. The amount is determined by analyzing known uncollectible accounts, economic conditions, historical losses and customer credit-worthiness. Additionally, all accounts with aged balances greater than one year are fully reserved. Amounts later determined and specifically identified to be uncollectible are charged or written off against the reserve. At December 31, 2012, the Company has determined that its Accounts, Notes and Interest Receivable outstanding are deemed to be collectible, and accordingly has not recorded a reserve for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments and short-term debt instruments with maturities of three months or less from date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consisted of money market funds at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Concentration of Risks

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. The Company primarily maintains its cash balances with financial institutions in federally insured accounts. At times, such balances may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses to date resulting from this practice. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, our cash was not in excess of these limits.

Earnings per Share

The Company computes net income (loss) per common share in accordance with ASC Topic 260. Net income (loss) per share is based upon the weighted average number of outstanding common shares and the dilutive effect of common share equivalents, such as options and warrants to purchase common stock, convertible preferred stock and convertible notes, if applicable, that are outstanding each year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were the same at the reporting dates of the accompanying financial statements, as including common stock equivalents in the calculation of diluted earnings per share would have been antidilutive.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding options exercisable for 304,500 shares of its common stock, warrants exercisable for 2,771,000 shares of its common stock, and preferred shares convertible into 20,416,228 shares of its common stock. The above options, warrants, and preferred shares were deemed to be antidilutive for the year ended December 31, 2012.

As of December 31, 2011, the Company had outstanding options exercisable for 304,750 shares of its common stock, warrants exercisable for 5,632,971 shares of its common stock, and preferred shares convertible into 20,416,228 shares of its common stock. The above options, warrants, and preferred shares were deemed to be antidilutive for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company has adopted ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” for both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The Company has not elected the fair value option for any of its assets or liabilities.

			At December 31, 2012 Fair Measurements Using
Description	Year Ended 12/31/2011		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses)
Investment and Note Receivable from GMS	$	400,000		$	400,000
Recognized in earnings						$	-

In determining fair value of our investment and note receivable from GMS, the Company estimated fair value based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of this investment that are not readily apparent from other sources.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 373,917 warrants to purchase common stock of FPMI. The Company has estimated the fair value of the warrants at $87,000, in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Level 3. At December 31, 2012, the Company deems the options and warrants to be fully impaired.

Impairments

We assess the impairment of long-lived assets, including our other intangible assets, at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. The determination of related estimated useful lives and whether or not these assets are impaired involves significant judgments, related primarily to the future profitability and/or future value of the assets. Changes in our strategic plan and/or market conditions could significantly impact these judgments and could require adjustments to recorded asset balances. We hold investments in companies having operations or technologies in areas which are within or adjacent to our strategic focus when acquired, all of which are privately held and whose values are difficult to determine. We record an investment impairment charge if we believe an investment has experienced a decline in value that is other than temporary. Future changes in our strategic direction, adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying investments could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of the investments that may not be reflected in an investment’s current carrying value, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.

In determining fair value of assets, the Company bases estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual fair value may differ from management estimates resulting in potential impairments causing material changes to certain assets and results of operations.

At December 31, 2012, the Company has determined that its interest receivable from a related party in the amount of $95,684 is fully impaired.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes and the related accounts under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the income tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is applied against any net deferred tax asset if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Our policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. We had no accrual for interest or penalties on our balance sheets at December 31, 2012 or 2011, and have not recognized interest and/or penalties in the statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 or 2011. See Note 12, Income Taxes.

Intangible Assets

The Company’s intangible assets consist of patents, licensed patents and patent rights, and website development costs, and are carried at the legal cost to obtain them. Costs to renew or extend the term of intangible assets are expensed when incurred. In 2008, through our formerly majority owned subsidiary, the Company also held technology licenses and other acquired intangibles. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life. Useful lives are as follows: patents, 17 years; patents under licensing, 10 years; website development costs, three years, and in 2008, acquired intangibles had a weighted average life of 15 years. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, totaled $7,412. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for 2012 through 2015 is $7,412 for each year.

Noncontrolling Interest

In January 2009, we adopted an amendment to ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, which required us to make certain changes to the presentation of our financial statements. This amendment required noncontrolling interests to be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability or other item outside of permanent equity. Upon a loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, is required to be measured at fair value, with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. The statement required that the noncontrolling interest continue to be attributed its share of losses even if that attribution results in a deficit noncontrolling interest balance; if this would result in a material change to net income, pro forma financial information is required. As of January 1, 2009, the Company presented its financial statements in accordance with this statement.

On May 5, 2009, the Company and FluoroPharma reorganized their relationship by terminating their investment and related agreements. The termination of these agreements, which were originally executed on March 10, 2006, allowed FluoroPharma to close an equity financing with third party investors. In conjunction with the termination of these agreements and the additional investment in FluoroPharma by third parties, the Company agreed to convert all outstanding receivables from FluoroPharma into common stock of FluoroPharma. As a result of these transactions and the third party investment, the Company’s ownership interest in FluoraPharma’s issued and outstanding capital stock was reduced to a noncontrolling interest, which resulted in deconsolidation and a loss at deconsolidation in accordance with ASC 810. See Note 8 for additional details.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company’s property and equipment at December 31, 2012 and 2011 consisted of computer and office equipment, machinery and equipment and leasehold improvements with estimated useful lives of three to seven years. Estimated useful lives of leasehold improvements do not exceed the remaining lease term. Depreciation expense was $2,926 and $26,473 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. See Note 6.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued further additional authoritative guidance related to fair value measurements and disclosures. The new guidance results in a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently assessing the impact of the guidance.

In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiring entities to present net income and other comprehensive income (OCI) in one continuous statement or two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and comprehensive income. The option to present items of OCI in the statement of changes in equity has been eliminated. The new requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and for interim reporting periods within those years. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The cost of intellectual property purchased from others that is immediately marketable or that has an alternative future use is capitalized and amortized as intangible assets. Capitalized costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the related asset.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 13 when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and delivery or performance has occurred, provided the fee is fixed or determinable and collection is probable. The Company assesses whether the fee is fixed and determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction. If a fee is based upon a variable such as acceptance by the customer, the Company accounts for the fee as not being fixed and determinable. In these cases, the Company defers revenue and recognizes it when it becomes due and payable. Up-front engagement fees are recorded as deferred revenue and amortized to income on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement, although the fee is due and payable at the time the agreement is signed or upon annual renewal. Payments related to substantive, performance-based milestones in an agreement are recognized as revenue upon the achievement of the milestones as specified in the underlying agreement when they represent the culmination of the earnings process. The Company assesses the probability of collection based on a number of factors, including past transaction history with the customer and the current financial condition of the customer. If the Company determines that collection of a fee is not reasonably assured, revenue is deferred until the time collection becomes reasonably assured.

The Company recognizes revenue from nonrefundable minimum royalty agreements from distributors or resellers upon delivery of product to the distributor or reseller, provided no significant obligations remain outstanding, the fee is fixed and determinable, and collection is probable. Once minimum royalties have been received, additional royalties are recognized as revenue when earned based on the distributor’s or reseller’s contractual reporting obligations.

The Company’s strategy includes entering into collaborative agreements with strategic partners for the development, commercialization and distribution of its product candidates. Such collaborative agreements may have multiple deliverables. The Company evaluates multiple deliverable arrangements pursuant to ASC Topic 605-25, “Revenue Recognition: Multiple-Element Arrangements.” Pursuant to this Topic, in arrangements with multiple deliverables where the Company has continuing performance obligations, contract, milestone and license fees are recognized together with any up-front payments over the term of the arrangement as performance obligations are completed, unless the deliverable has standalone value and there is objective, reliable evidence of fair value of the undelivered element in the arrangement. In the case of an arrangement where it is determined there is a single unit of accounting, all cash flows from the arrangement are considered in the determination of all revenue to be recognized. Cash received in advance of revenue recognition is recorded as deferred revenue.

Development Agreements and Royalties

In 2007, the Company entered into a development agreement for an at-home diagnostic test with Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (“C&D”). The C&D agreement included milestone based payments, which were recognized in 2007 and 2008. On August 14, 2008, the Company entered into a Technology License Agreement with C&D. Under the terms of the agreement, C&D acquired exclusive worldwide rights to use certain Company technology related to the jointly developed test. Under the ten-year agreement, the Company received royalties on net sales of the product of $14,529 and $18,196 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Use of Estimates

The accompanying financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include certain estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results may differ from those estimates.