Restructuring of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		45 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 43,848	$ 48,038	$ 43,848	$ 48,038
Restructuring charges, cumulative total					2,475,957
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at October 31, 2012			241,821
2013 expenses			43,848
Paid in 2013			(270,739)
Balance at July 31, 2013	14,930		14,930		14,930
Severance and other costs			55,000
Occupancy and Equipment Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	43,848	0	43,848	0
Restructuring charges, cumulative total					1,662,813
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at October 31, 2012			241,821
2013 expenses			43,848
Paid in 2013			(270,739)
Balance at July 31, 2013	14,930		14,930		14,930
Costs Incurred to Streamline Production, Personnel and Other [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	0	48,038	0	48,038
Restructuring charges, cumulative total					612,764
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at October 31, 2012			0
2013 expenses			0
Paid in 2013			0
Balance at July 31, 2013	0		0		0
Severance and other costs			153,000
Inventory [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	0	0	0	0
Restructuring charges, cumulative total					$ 200,380