Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

K.           Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries may become defendants in certain product liability, patent infringement, worker claims and other litigation.  The Company and its subsidiaries have no litigation pending at this time.

Rent Expense

Rent expense under operating leases was $282,000 and $213,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The Company leases certain property and equipment, including warehousing, and sales and distribution equipment, under operating leases that extend from one to two years.  Certain of these leases have renewal options.