Note 5 - Patents and Trademarks, Net (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	160,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	160,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	160,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	160,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	160,000
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	7 years