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The equity interest in CBI owned by the Company.

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The equity interest in CBI owned by a Former Business Associate.

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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from severance costs.

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The amount or range of possible amounts of gain that could be realized upon the resolution of a contingency.

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Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

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Interest expense (income) directly attributable to an award in settlement of litigation.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Nov. 16, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	May 20, 2013	Jul. 20, 2003
Lease Expense	$ 25,000	$ 59,000
Shares of CBI owned by former business associate							50.00%
Shares of CBI owned by Company							50.00%
President
Annual salary		475,000
Antigen Employees
Annual salary		260,480
Severance		$ 130,240
Termination Of Employee
Value of damages sought					$ 7,000,000
Counterclaim proceeding						$ 2,300,000
Lawsuit filing date					20-May-11
Name of Plaintiff					Ms. Perri
Breach of contract and detinue
Value of damages sought					$ 550,000
Counterclaim proceeding					$ 200,000
Lawsuit filing date					1-Jun-11
Name of Plaintiff					Golden Bull Estates
Punitive Damages
Value of damages sought					$ 50,000
Damages for Unpaid Invoices
Value of damages sought				$ 429,000
Lawsuit filing date				31-Dec-11
Name of Plaintiff				Vendor
Settlement of litigation			$ 125,000
Interest per annum, failure to pay settlement			3.00%
Fixed cost per annum, failure to pay settlement			$ 25,000