UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009
 
OR
 
[_]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___________ to _______________
 
Commission File Number 0-22182
 
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
84-1070278
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6183 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 180, Carlsbad, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
92011
(Zip Code)

(Issuer’s telephone number): (760) 547-2700

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  YES [X ] NO [  ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer [_] 
Accelerated filer [X]
Non-accelerated filer [_] 
Smaller reporting company [_] 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes [_]  No [X]
 
On April 3, 2009, 410,664,229 shares of common stock, par value $.00001 per share were outstanding.
 
 
 

 

INDEX

 
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
 
   
Condensed consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2009 (unaudited) and May 31, 2008
3
   
Condensed consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 (unaudited)
4
   
Condensed consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 (unaudited)
5
   
Notes to condensed consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
7-36
   
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
37-54
   
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
54
   
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
55
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
56
   
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
57
   
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
57
   
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
57
   
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
57
   
ITEM 5. Other Information
57
   
ITEM 6. Exhibits
58-60
   
SIGNATURES
61
 
 
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PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
February 28,
2009
   
May 31,
2008
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
       
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 7,038,888     $ 6,424,015  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    51,998       51,122  
Marketable securities and short term investments
    68,797       298,243  
Accounts receivable
    809,056       538,500  
Accounts receivable - affiliated company
    9,901       7,501  
Notes receivable
    100,067       450,115  
Inventory
    981,801       388,141  
Work-in-process
    96,442       -  
Prepaid income taxes
    -       222,311  
Deferred tax assets
    831,170       1,390,832  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    213,731       79,840  
Total current assets
    10,201,851        9,850,620  
                 
Marketable securities
    10,318,249       12,527,675  
Property and equipment, net
    94,783       68,504  
Goodwill
    1,865,142       -  
Other intangible assets, net
    5,982,691       63,299  
Deferred tax assets
    3,801,222       -  
Other assets
    46,885       8,190  
Investments in affiliated companies
    2,808,150       2,913,614  
Total assets
  $ 35,118,973     $ 25,431,902  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 506,462     $ 555,690  
Accrued expenses and other
    730,095       373,848  
Notes payable
    50,000       -  
Deferred revenue
    52,055       -  
Income taxes payable
    1,027,213       -  
Total current liabilities
    2,365,825       929,538  
                 
Long term debt, including accrued interest
    3,025,421       -  
Deferred tax liabilities
    -       1,085,181  
Total long term liabilities
    3,025,421       1,085,181  
Total liabilities
    5,391,246       2,014,719  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Minority interest
    379,696       115,406  
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized: none outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.00001 par value: 600,000,000 shares authorized: 438,067,618 shares issued and 410,664,229 shares outstanding at February 28, 2009 and 500,000,000 shares authorized: 410,979,163 shares issued and 389,414,915 shares outstanding at May 31, 2008
    4,380       4,109  
Additional paid-in capital
     76,927,334       70,004,814  
Accumulated deficit
    (32,975,451 )     (33,763,357 )
Common stock held in treasury, at cost – 27,403,389 shares and 21,564,248 shares at February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008,  respectively
      (13,819,116 )     (12,723,172 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (789,116 )     (220,617 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    29,348,031       23,301,777  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 35,118,973     $ 25,431,902  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
 
Revenues:
                       
Product sales and other
  $ 1,193,378     $ 801,284     $ 4,168,932     $ 2,268,484  
License and service revenue
    216,823       -       475,177       -  
Total revenues
    1,410,201       801,284       4,644,109       2,268,484  
                                 
Cost of sales:
                               
Product sales and other
    534,555       345,084       1,819,172       852,958  
License and service revenue
    89,195       -       254,335       -  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    223,902       -       435,204       -  
Total cost of sales
    847,652       345,084       2,508,711       852,958  
Gross profit
    562,549       456,200       2,135,398       1,415,526  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    117,781       -       269,655       -  
Selling, general and administrative
    2,088,100       1,364,077       6,194,627       5,308,631  
Settlement and license expense
    -       417,740       -       836,400  
Total operating expenses
    2,205,881       1,781,817       6,464,282       6,145,031  
Operating loss
    (1,643,332 )     (1,325,617 )     (4,328,884 )     (4,729,505 )
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
    Interest and other income
    63,257       318,284       320,850       1,093,876  
Loss on sale of assets
    -       (2,242 )     (1,733 )     (3,511 )
Interest expense
    (27,396 )     -       (48,158 )     (237 )
Gain on sale of subsidiary interest
    -       -       -       150,000  
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies
    (921,883 )     11,696,265       5,746,626       15,981,763  
Total other income (expense), net
    (886,022 )     12,012,307       6,017,585       17,221,891  
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest
    (2,529,354 )     10,686,690       1,688,701       12,492,386  
                                 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (1,111,374 )     4,394,505       636,505       5,746,050  
                                 
Minority interest
    71,367       -       264,290       -  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,489,347 )   $ 6,292,185     $ 787,906     $ 6,746,336  
                                 
Basic income (loss) per common share
  $ -     $ 0.02     $ -     $ 0.02  
                                 
Diluted income (loss) per common share
  $ -     $ 0.02     $ -     $ 0.02  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic
    408,030,851       391,472,101       401,578,784       391,055,464  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-diluted
    408,030,851       395,666,621       404,026,257       396,382,070  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
 
             
Operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 787,906     $ 6,746,336  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Minority interest in variable interest entity
    264,290       -  
Amortization and depreciation
    486,015       36,454  
Non-cash compensation relating to issuance of stock options and vesting of  warrants
    324,380       407,652  
Accrued interest income added to investments and notes receivable
    (8,287 )     (959 )
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    (5,746,626 )     (15,981,763 )
Loss on disposal of assets
    1,733       3,513  
Value of stock issued in connection with legal settlement
    -       100,000  
Write-off of patent costs
    21,527       -  
Deferred income taxes
    (1,762,371 )     (9,473,195 )
Gain on VIE sale of portion of subsidiary interest
    -       (150,000 )
Reversal of tax effect of exercise of options
    -       (25,645 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
               
Accounts receivable
    (144,377 )     (45,584 )
Receivable from affiliated company
    (2,400 )     (3,616 )
Inventory
    (593,660 )     (269,594 )
Work-in-process
    (84,784 )     -  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    74,893       250,896  
Prepaid income taxes
    222,311       2,070,981  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (182,544 )     (1,425,157 )
Deferred revenue
    52,055       -  
Income taxes payable
    1,027,213       3,982,909  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,262,726 )     (13,776,772 )
                 
Investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
    1,582,287       6,800,159  
Purchases of short-term investments
    (102,629 )     (18,072,953 )
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments
    -       52,500  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (23,681 )     (20,411 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    -       125  
Costs incurred for patents and trademarks
    -       (7,344 )
Proceeds from VIE sale of portion of subsidiary interest
    -       100,000  
Issuance of notes receivable
    (133,000 )     -  
Cash received from repayment of note receivable
    50,243       -  
Purchases of convertible notes receivable
    (667,750 )     -  
Investments in affiliated companies
    (1,546,500 )     -  
Distributions from affiliated company
    7,648,589       16,666,800  
Cash paid in Crossflo acquisition, net of cash acquired
    (2,578,281 )     -  
Cash paid in Verras Medical acquisition, net of cash acquired
    (98,824 )     -  
Net cash provided by investing activities
    4,130,454       5,518,876  
                 
Financing activities:
               
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants and options
    5,000       18,200  
Repurchase of warrants
    -       (2,760,900 )
Payments on notes payable
    (416,393 )     -  
Issuance of notes payable
    3,250,000       -  
Repurchase of common stock for treasury
    (1,095,944 )     (3,042,921 )
Tax effect of exercise of options granted under APB 25
    4,482       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    1,747,145       (5,785,621 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    614,873       (14,043,517 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    6,424,015       21,605,428  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 7,038,888     $ 7,561,911  
 
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
 
             
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
           
Cash payments for interest
  $ 48,158     $ 237  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 1,143,785     $ 9,191,000  
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of  Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
               
Cashless exercise of stock options
  $ -     $ 10  
Cashless exercise of warrants
  $ -     $ 25  
Note receivable issued in connection with VIE sale of portion of subsidiary interest
  $ -     $ 50,000  
Conversion of note receivable to preferred stock – Avot Media, Inc.
  $ 250,000     $ -  
Insurance premium financed with a note payable
  $ 210,888     $ -  
Deferred tax benefit related to unrealized loss on investments in marketable securities charged to other comprehensive income
  $ (390,927 )   $ -  
Conversion of notes receivable plus accrued interest in connection with Crossflo Systems, Inc. acquisition
  $ 824,600     $ -  
Common stock issued in connection with Crossflo Systems, Inc. acquisition
  $ 6,582,214     $ -  
Conversion of note receivable plus accrued interest in connection with Verras Medical, Inc. acquisition
  $ 33,154     $ -  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.  Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Patriot Scientific Corporation (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) presented herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended May 31, 2008.

In the opinion of management, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.  Operating results for the three and nine-month periods ended February 28, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 31, 2009.

Basis of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2008 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 29, 2008 include our accounts and those of our majority owned inactive subsidiaries, Metacomp, Inc. and Plasma Scientific Corporation and the variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2009 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiary Crossflo Systems, Inc. (“Crossflo”) and our majority owned inactive subsidiary Plasma Scientific Corporation and the VIE for which we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  During September 2008, we dissolved our majority owned inactive subsidiary, Metacomp, Inc.

Consolidation of Affiliate
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (“FIN 46”). In December 2003, the FASB modified FIN 46 (“FIN 46(R)”). FIN 46 provides a new framework for identifying VIEs and determining when a company should include the assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests and results of activities of a VIE in its consolidated financial statements.

A VIE is a corporation, partnership, limited liability corporation, trust or any other legal structure used to conduct activities or hold assets that either (1) has an insufficient amount of equity to carry out its principal activities without additional subordinated financial support, (2) has a group of equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about its activities, or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns generated by its operations.

FIN 46 requires a VIE to be consolidated if a party with an ownership, contractual or other financial interest in the VIE is obligated to absorb a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE’s activities, is entitled to receive a majority of the VIE’s residual returns (if no party absorbs a majority of the VIE’s losses), or both. A variable interest holder that consolidates the VIE is called the primary beneficiary. Upon consolidation, the primary beneficiary generally must initially record all of the VIE’s assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interests at fair value and subsequently account for the VIE as if it were consolidated based on majority voting interest.

FIN 46 was effective immediately for VIEs created after January 31, 2003. The provisions of FIN 46(R) were adopted as of December 31, 2003, for our interests in all VIEs. Beginning with the quarter ended May 31, 2007, we consolidated Holocom, Inc. (formerly known as Scripps Secured Data, Inc.) (“Holocom”) as Holocom was deemed a VIE and we determined that we were the primary beneficiary of Holocom.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Investments in Marketable Securities
We account for our investments in marketable securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities , and FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) SFAS No. 115-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments .  We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation at each balance sheet date.  Our investments in marketable securities have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale based on management’s investment intentions relating to these securities.  Available-for-sale marketable securities are stated at market value based on valuation by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.  Unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred taxes, are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss).  We follow the guidance provided by Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 03-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments , to assess whether our investments with unrealized loss positions are other than temporarily impaired.  Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are determined based on the specific identification method and are reported in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in Affiliated Companies
We have a 50% interest in Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC (“PDS”) (see Note 11). This investment is accounted for using the equity method of accounting since the investment provides us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if we have an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s board of directors, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies”.

We have a 37.40% interest in Talis Data Systems, LLC (“Talis”) (see Note 11).  We account for our investment using the equity method of accounting pursuant to paragraph 8 of AICPA Statement of Position (“SOP”) 78-9, Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures (which has applicability to non-real estate entities as well) as our membership share of this limited liability company is more than minor.  Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies”.

We own 37.1% of the preferred stock of Avot Media, Inc. (“Avot”) (see Note 11).  This investment is accounted for at cost since we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Avot.

We review our investments in these affiliated companies to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The primary factors we consider in our determination are the financial condition, operating performance and near term prospects of the investees. If the decline in value is deemed to be other than temporary, we would recognize an impairment loss.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses which are excluded from the condensed consolidated statements of operations in accordance with SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income .  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, this amount included unrealized losses on investments classified as available-for-sale.  The amount is presented net of tax-related benefits of $390,927.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Revenue Recognition
Historically we recognized revenue from the sale of our microprocessor chips upon shipment to the customer, at which time title transferred and we had no further obligations.  We discontinued the sale of our microprocessor chips during the first fiscal quarter of 2009. Revenue from technology license agreements is recognized at the time a contract is entered into, the license method is determined (paid-in-advance or on-going royalty), and the customer is provided with the licensed technology, if applicable.  Fees for maintenance or support are recorded on a straight-line basis over the underlying period of performance.

Crossflo sells software and services to end users primarily through relationships with systems integrators and prime contractors.  Crossflo recognizes revenue in accordance with AICPA SOP No. 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, and all related amendments and interpretations.  Crossflo’s revenue is derived primarily from the following sources: (i) software licensing, (ii) related professional services, and (iii) post contract customer support (“PCS”) agreements.  PCS agreements typically include software updates, on a when and if available basis, telephone and internet access to technical support personnel. Software updates provide customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and to maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Revenue for support services is recognized on a straight-line basis over the support period.

When a sale involves multiple elements, Crossflo allocates the entire fee from the arrangement to each respective element based on its Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value and recognizes revenue when each element’s revenue recognition criteria are met. VSOE of fair value for each element is established based on the price charged when the same element is sold separately.  Crossflo has not yet demonstrated VSOE for the professional services that are rendered in conjunction with its software license sales.  Accordingly, we have combined their presentation on our condensed consolidated statements of operations under the caption “License and service revenue”.  

The majority of Crossflo’s contracts with customers, including systems integrators and prime contractors,  are multiple element arrangements which contain professional services that are considered essential to the functionality of the other elements of the arrangement.  Crossflo accounts for revenue on  these arrangements according to the provisions of SOP 81-1,   Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts . Under SOP 81-1, Crossflo recognizes revenue based on progress towards contract completion measured by actual hours incurred in relation to the estimate of total expected hours. Crossflo measures SOP 81-1 revenues by applying the contract-specific estimated percentage of completion to the total contract amount for software and professional services.  Crossflo routinely updates the estimates of future hours for agreements in process and reports any cumulative effects of such adjustments in current operations. Crossflo immediately recognizes any loss expected on these contracts when it is projected that loss is probable.

In certain situations where Crossflo’s customer contracts contain acceptance criteria or other conditions that are deemed adverse to the probability for collection, revenues recognized are limited by the amount of cash already collected.

Holocom recognizes revenue upon shipment of its product or upon receipt of its product by the customer when shipped FOB destination and recognizes revenue on its short-term installation contracts as time and materials costs are incurred.

Holocom maintains agreements with stocking distributors. These agreements provide for a limited product warranty for a period of one year from the date of sale to the end user. The warranty does not cover damage to the product after it has been delivered to the distributor. Holocom’s stocking distributor agreements also allow limited rights to periodic stock rotation.  These rotation rights allow for the exchange of a percentage of distributor inventory for replacement products of the distributor’s choosing. At February 28, 2009, Holocom has evaluated the potential for rotated product and has provided for the estimated impact in the accounting records.   

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Revenue Recognition (continued)
 
Sales through large distributors account for the majority of Holocom’s product revenues during the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

Shipping and Handling
EITF Issue No. 00-10, Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs ,   requires shipping and handling fees billed to customers to be classified as revenue and shipping and handling costs to be classified as either cost of sales or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Holocom includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight and unreimbursed shipping to customers are included in cost of sales.

Net Income (Loss) Per Share
We apply SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share , for the calculation of "Basic" and "Diluted" earnings (loss) per share. Basic earnings (loss) per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings (loss) of an entity.  For the three months ended February 28, 2009, all potential common shares related to our outstanding warrants and options totaling 10,530,000 shares were not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share as they had an anti-dilutive effect.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, 8,950,000 potentially dilutive common shares related to our outstanding warrants and options were not included in the calculation of diluted income per share as they had an anti-dilutive effect.  For the three and nine months ended February 29, 2008, 3,320,000 potentially dilutive common shares and 3,420,000 potentially dilutive common shares, respectively, related to our outstanding warrants and options were not included in the calculation of diluted income per share as they had an anti-dilutive effect.

In connection with our acquisition of Crossflo, we issued escrow shares that are contingent upon certain representations and warranties made by Crossflo at the time of the merger agreement (see Note 2).  These escrow shares will be released one year from September 1, 2008, the closing date of the merger.  In accordance with SFAS No. 128, we exclude these escrow shares from the basic earnings (loss) per share calculations and include the escrowed shares in the diluted earnings per share calculations.
 

 
Three Months Ended February 28, 2009
 
   
Numerator
(Income)
   
Denominator
(Shares)
   
Per Share Amount
 
Basic EPS:
                 
Net loss
  $ (1,489,347 )     408,030,851     $ -  
Diluted EPS:
                       
Effect of dilutive securities:
                 
Options and warrants
    -       -          
Loss available to common shareholders
  $ (1,489,347 )     408,030,851     $ -  
 
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Net Income (Loss) Per Share (continued)

 
Three Months Ended February 29, 2008
 
   
Numerator
(Income)
   
Denominator
(Shares)
   
Per Share Amount
 
Basic EPS:
                 
Net income
  $ 6,292,185       391,472,101     $ 0.02  
Diluted EPS:
                       
Effect of dilutive securities:
                 
Options and warrants
    -       4,194,520          
Income available to common shareholders
  $  6,292,185         395,666,621     $  0.02  


 
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009
 
   
Numerator
(Income)
   
Denominator
(Shares)
   
Per Share Amount
 
Basic EPS:
                 
Net income
  $ 787,906       401,578,784     $ -  
Diluted EPS:
                       
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
Options and warrants
    -       582,313          
Add: escrow shares
    -       1,865,160          
Income available to common shareholders
  $  787,906         404,026,257     $  -  


 
Nine Months Ended February 29, 2008
 
   
Numerator
(Income)
   
Denominator
(Shares)
   
Per Share Amount
 
Basic EPS:
                 
Net income
  $ 6,746,336       391,055,464     $ 0.02  
Diluted EPS:
                       
Effect of dilutive securities:
                 
Options and warrants
    -       5,326,606          
Income available to common shareholders
  $  6,746,336         396,382,070     $  0.02  
 
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Minority Interest

Minority interest in our condensed consolidated financial statements results from the accounting for the acquisition of a noncontrolling interest in Holocom. Noncontrolling interest represents a partially owned subsidiary’s income, losses, and components of other comprehensive income which should be attributed to the controlling and noncontrolling interests or other parties with a right or obligation that affects the attribution of comprehensive income or loss, on the basis of their contractual rights or obligations, if any, otherwise, on the basis of ownership interests.

The noncontrolling interest in Holocom, which we are required to consolidate as we are the primary beneficiary, had been reduced to zero due to the initial allocation of losses prior to the period in which we were required to consolidate. If a noncontrolling interest has been reduced to zero, the primary beneficiary must absorb any losses that are in excess of the value of the noncontrolling interest’s equity. From the date in which we were required to begin consolidating Holocom, March 27, 2007, through May 31, 2007 we absorbed $169,913 of Holocom’s losses as we are the primary beneficiary.  For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, Holocom had net income of $285,319 after taxes.  Under the provisions of FIN 46 (R), we are able to recover our absorbed losses before allocating income to the noncontrolling interest.  At May 31, 2008, the minority interest presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements is $115,406, the amount of Holocom’s fiscal 2008 net income after tax less our absorbed losses during fiscal 2007.

For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, the minority interest was $264,290 which represents the amount of Holocom’s net income after taxes on a consolidated basis.  The minority interest in the income for the nine months is added to the May 31, 2008 balance of $115,406 for a total of $379,696 as presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2009.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards ultimately expected to vest during the period in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS No. 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The estimated average forfeiture rate for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 of approximately 5% was based on historical forfeiture experience and estimated future employee forfeitures. The estimated pricing term of option grants for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 was five years.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
 
Summary of Assumptions and Activity

The fair value of stock-based awards to employees and directors is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, even though this model was developed to estimate the fair value of freely tradable, fully transferable options without vesting restrictions, which differ significantly from our stock options. The Black-Scholes model also requires subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data on employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free rate selected to value any particular grant is based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the pricing term of the grant effective as of the date of the grant. The expected volatility for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 is based on the historical volatilities of our common stock.  These factors could change in the future, affecting the determination of stock-based compensation expense in future periods.

   
Three Months
Ended
 
Nine Months
Ended
 
Three Months
Ended
 
Nine Months
Ended
   
February 28, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
February 28, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
February 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
 
February 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
                 
Expected term
 
5
  years  
5
  years  
5
  years  
5
  years
Expected volatility
 
120-125
  %  
120-125
  %  
124
  %  
124-128
  %
Risk-free interest rate
 
1.67-1.75
  %  
1.67–3.23
  %  
2.5
  %  
2.5 – 4.96
  %
Expected dividends
 
2.82
 %  
2.82
 %  
2.82
 %  
2.82
 %

A summary of option activity as of February 28, 2009 and changes during the nine months then ended, is presented below:

   
Shares
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
                             
Options outstanding at June 1, 2008
    8,195,000     $ 0.44              
Options granted
    1,950,000     $ 0.21              
Options exercised
    (100,000 )   $ 0.05              
Options forfeited
    (65,000 )   $ 0.50              
 
Options outstanding at February 28, 2009
    9,980,000     $ 0.40       3.38     $ 2,550  
 
Options vested and expected to vest at February 28, 2009
    7,667,832     $ 0.40       3.24     $ 2,550  
 
Options exercisable at February 28, 2009
    5,536,632     $ 0.45       2.74     $ 2,550  
 
 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
 
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2009 was $0.32 and $0.16 per option, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2009 was $513,550 and $11,000, respectively, based on the differences in market prices on the dates of exercise and the option exercise prices.
 
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the differences in market price at the close of the quarter ($0.10 per share on February 27, 2009) and the exercise price of outstanding, in-the-money options (those options with exercise prices below $0.10) on February 27, 2009.

As of February 28, 2009, there was approximately $716,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost  related to Patriot employee stock option compensation arrangements.  That cost is expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the next 42 months.  Approximately $583,000 of the total unrecognized compensation cost relates to 2,000,000 performance options granted to our CEO and 200,000 performance options granted to our V.P. of Business Development.  We are not currently recognizing compensation cost relating to these option grants as we have determined that it is not currently probable that the vesting conditions in the grants will be met.  When such vesting conditions are probable to be met, we will record the compensation cost for the grants.

As of February 28, 2009, there was approximately $224,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost  related to Crossflo employee stock option compensation arrangements.  That cost is expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the next 58 months.  On September 1, 2008, Crossflo’s existing stock option plan was cancelled and stock options from our 2006 stock option plan were issued to retained Crossflo employees in conjunction with their new employment agreements.

The following table summarizes employee and director stock-based compensation expense for Patriot and employee stock-based compensation for Crossflo related to stock options under SFAS No. 123(R) for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, which was recorded as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 28, 2009
   
February29, 2008
   
February 29, 2008
 
                                 
Research and development - Crossflo
  $ 397     $ 774     $ -     $ -  
Selling, general and administrative expense - Crossflo
    16,189       31,759       -       -  
Selling, general and administrative expense - Patriot
    34,659       281,866       61,517       407,652  
Total
  $ 51,245     $ 314,399     $ 61,517     $ 407,652  

 


 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements .  SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  The statement does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements.  The statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.  Companies that have assets and liabilities measured at fair value will be required to disclose information that enables the users of its financial statements to access the inputs used to develop those measurements.  The reporting entity is encouraged, but not required, to combine the fair value information disclosed under this statement with the fair value information disclosed under other accounting pronouncements.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB released FSP 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 , which delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) until the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2009.  On June 1, 2008, we adopted SFAS No. 157 for financial assets and liabilities.  The adoption did not have a material effect on our results of operations and financial position.  We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities, but do not anticipate that the adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations . SFAS No. 141(R) requires acquiring entities in a business combination to recognize the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors the information it needs to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We expect to adopt SFAS No. 141(R) on June 1, 2009.  We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements . SFAS No. 160 requires entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We expect to adopt SFAS No. 160 on June 1, 2009.  We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging   Activities , an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133,  Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities  requires entities to provide greater transparency about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.  We expect to adopt SFAS No. 161 on June 1, 2009. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets, which amends the factors that must be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life over which to amortize the cost of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . The FSP requires an entity to consider its own assumptions about renewal or extension of the term of the arrangement, consistent with its expected use of the asset, and is an attempt to improve consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations . The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and the guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset must be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The FSP is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles . The statement is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent hierarchy for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are prepared in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. Unlike Statement on Auditing Standards (“SAS”) No. 69, The Meaning of Present in Conformity With GAAP , SFAS No. 162 is directed to the entity rather than the auditor. The statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of  Present Fairly in Conformity with GAAP , and is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF No. 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities . Under the FSP, unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities, and should be included in the two-class method of computing EPS. The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years, and is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4  and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities . The FSP will require additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets and involvement with variable interest entities. The FSPs are effective for all reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this standard as of December 15, 2008 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

2. Acquisitions

Crossflo

On September 1, 2008, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Crossflo.  The results of Crossflo’s operations have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since that date.  Crossflo markets data sharing services and products primarily to the public safety/government sector.  Crossflo’s flagship product is the Crossflo DataExchange (“CDX”).  CDX is a commercial off-the-shelf middleware designed for interagency and cross-domain data sharing which  allows end users to selectively share information and rapidly connect disparate data sources across multiple platforms.  Crossflo is expected to be a leading provider of data sharing solutions for the markets it targets.

The aggregate purchase price was $10,257,604, including $2,850,790 of cash, $824,600 of convertible notes and common stock valued at $6,582,214.  The value of the 26,988,455 shares issued was based on the average closing price of our common stock on the Electronic Bulletin Board as reported by NASDAQ over the ten trading days immediately preceding September 1, 2008.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Acquisitions (continued)

This transaction was accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations , and we have allocated the total purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.

Purchase consideration:
       
Price per share
 
$
0.24389
 
Number of common shares issued
   
26,988,455
 
Value of shares issued
   
6,582,214
 
Cash paid, including acquisition costs
   
2,850,790
 
Principal and interest on convertible notes
   
824,600
 
   
$
10,257,604
 

Allocation of purchase consideration:
       
Tangible assets acquired:
       
Cash
 
 $
272,509
 
Accounts receivable
   
101,179
 
Work-in-process
   
11,658
 
Deferred tax assets
   
2,173,443
 
Property and equipment
   
49,399
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
36,590
 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired:
       
Customer contracts – open orders
   
63,600
 
Maintenance agreements
   
75,400
 
Technologies and processes
   
5,932,400
 
Goodwill
   
1,668,630
 
Total assets acquired
   
10,384,808
 
Liabilities assumed:
       
Current liabilities
   
(127,204
)
   
$
10,257,604
 

The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired were based on an appraisal performed by an independent third party using estimates and assumptions determined by management.  The fair values of the customer contracts, maintenance agreements and technologies and processes were determined using an income approach.

None of our acquired intangible assets were assigned to research and development assets.  The acquired intangible assets of $6,071,400 have a weighted-average useful life of approximately 8 years.  The intangible assets that make up that amount include customer contracts of $63,600 (.75 year weighted-average useful life), maintenance agreements of $75,400 (4 year weighted-average useful life) and technologies and processes of $5,932,400 (8 year weighted-average useful life).

Goodwill in the amount of $1,668,630 was assigned to the Crossflo segment.  This amount is not deductible for income tax purposes.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Acquisitions (continued)

The deferred tax asset is a result of purchase accounting.  The deferred tax asset results from Crossflo’s net operating loss carryforwards that can be used to offset consolidated taxable income in future periods, offset by the deferred tax liability which is the result of future amortization expenses attributable to the acquired intangible assets which will not be deductible for income tax purposes.    

The deferred tax asset was calculated as follows:

   
Net Operating
Loss Carryforward
   
Tax
Rate
   
Deferred
Tax Asset
 
Federal
 
$
11,995,697
     
35%
   
$
4,198,494
 
California
   
7,810,697
     
5.746%
     
448,802
 
   
$
19,806,394
           
$
4,647,296
 

The deferred tax liability was calculated as follows:

Identifiable intangible assets acquired
 
$
6,071,400
 
Tax rate
   
40.746 %
 
   
$
2,473,853
 

The terms of the merger agreement provided that additional purchase consideration of 2,844,630 shares of  our common stock (“Escrow Shares”) be deposited with a third party escrow agent.  Per the Escrow Agreement, one year following the closing date, the Escrow Shares shall be disbursed first to: Patriot to cover transaction expenses incurred in excess of estimated transaction expenses at closing and for damages incurred as a result of any breach of Crossflo’s representations, warranties and covenants made at closing, next to Crossflo stockholders in accordance with terms of the Escrow Agreement, lastly any shares remaining in the account shall be returned to Patriot.  In the event that there is not an adequate number of shares remaining in the escrow account one year from closing to satisfy distribution to Crossflo stockholders in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement, Patriot is required to make up any difference in cash.

Proforma Financial Information

The financial information in the table below summarizes the combined results of operations of Patriot and Crossflo, on a pro forma basis, as though the companies had been combined as of the beginning of the periods presented. The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the periods presented. Such pro forma financial information is based on the historical financial statements of Patriot and Crossflo. This pro forma financial information is based on estimates and assumptions, which have been made solely for purposes of developing such pro forma information, including, without limitation, purchase accounting adjustments. The pro forma financial information presented below also includes amortization based on the valuation of Crossflo’s identifiable intangible assets resulting from the acquisition. The pro forma financial information does not reflect any synergies or operating cost reductions that may be achieved from the combined operations.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Acquisitions (continued)

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
February 29,
 2008
 
February 28,
 2009
 
February 29,
 2008
 
Revenue
  $ 916,777     $ 4,869,733     $ 2,610,723  
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,431,500     $ (113,414 )   $ 4,404,301  
Earnings per common share—basic
  $ 0.01     $ -     $ 0.01  
Earnings per common share—diluted
  $ 0.01     $ -     $ 0.01  
 
Verras Medical, Inc.

On December 1, 2008, Crossflo acquired the assets of Verras Medical, Inc. (“Verras”).  Verras does business as Iameter and under the Iameter name provides a healthcare software tool called Sherlock™ for hospitals and physician groups to assess the quality of care delivery against state and federal healthcare standards to help realize quality improvements and reduced costs.

The aggregate purchase price was $536,225, including $503,071 of cash and $33,154 of note receivable conversion (see Note 7).

This transaction was accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, and we have allocated the total purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values.

Purchase consideration:
       
Cash paid, including acquisition costs
 
$
103,071
 
Non-interest bearing payable
   
400,000
 
Conversion of note receivable into cash consideration
   
33,154
 
   
$
536,225
 

Allocation of purchase consideration:
       
Tangible assets acquired:
       
Cash
 
 $
4,247
 
Accounts receivable
   
25,000
 
Property and equipment
   
3,466
 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired:
       
Customer relationships
   
36,000
 
Trademarks/names
   
110,000
 
Technology
   
161,000
 
Goodwill
   
196,512
 
Total assets acquired
 
$
536,225
 

The fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired were based on an appraisal performed by an independent third party using estimates and assumptions determined by management.  The fair values of the customer relationships, trademarks/names and technology were determined using an income approach.

 
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Patriot Scientific Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Acquisitions (continued)

Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Crossflo paid Verras $80,288 on December 3, 2008, and the remaining $400,000 is due in four equal installments on the three, six, nine and twelve month anniversaries of the closing date.  This liability is included in accrued expenses on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2009.  On March 1, 2009, Crossflo paid Verras $100,000 pursuant to the agreement.

None of our acquired intangible assets were assigned to research and development assets.  The acquired intangible assets of $307,000 have a weighted-average useful life of approximately 7 years.  The intangible assets that make up that amount include customer relationships of $36,000 (5 year weighted-average useful life), trademarks/names of $110,000 (10 year weighted-average useful life) and technology of $161,000 (5 year weighted-average useful life).

Goodwill in the amount of $196,512 was assigned to Verras.  This amount will be assigned a 15 year life and amortized for income tax purposes.

Proforma Financial Information

Due to the immaterial nature of Verras’ operations, no proforma financial statement information will be presented.

3. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, goodwill originating from the acquisitions will not be amortized and will be tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests based on certain circumstances.

Purchased intangible assets are being amortized over a period of 9 months to 10 years.  Holocom’s patents are being amortized over a period of 14 to 20 years.

The following table presents details of our other intangible assets:

                 
Net Carrying Value
 
 
Estimated
 
Allocated
   
Accumulated
   
February 28,
 
 
Life in Years
 
Value
   
Amortization
   
2009
 
                     
Customer contracts  – open orders
0.75
 
$
63,600
   
$
(42,402
)
 
$
21,198
 
Customer relationships
5.00
   
36,000
     
(1,800
)
   
34,200
 
Maintenance agreements
4.00
   
75,400
     
(9,426
)
   
65,974
 
Trademarks/names
10.00
   
110,000
     
(2,750
)
   
107,250
 
Technologies and processes
5.00–8.00
   
6,093,400
     
(378,826
)
   
5,714,574
 
Patents
14.00-20.00
   
47,801
     
(8,306
)
   
39,495
 
     
$
6,426,201
   
$
(443,510
 
$
5,982,691
 
 
 
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)

Future amortization is estimated to be as follows:

   
Year
     
   
2009
  $ 224,658  
   
2010
    813,840  
   
2011
    813,840  
   
2012
    813,840  
   
2013
    799,693  
   
Thereafter
    2,516,820  

At May 31, 2008, the intangibles balance of $63,299 related entirely to the net carrying value of Holocom’s patents.
 
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the period ended February 28, 2009 are as follows (see Note 2):

Balance, June 1, 2008
  $ -  
Goodwill of Crossflo acquired (see Note 2)
    1,668,630  
Goodwill of Verras acquired (see Note 2)
    196,512  
Balance, February 28, 2009
  $ 1,865,142  
 
4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2009 consist of two savings accounts required to be held as collateral for corporate credit card accounts.

At February 28, 2009, Patriot’s short-term investments in the amount of $68,797 consist of accrued interest receivable on our auction rate securities which is receivable semi-annually according to the terms specified in each auction rate security instrument.  This value is reported at cost, which approximates fair market value.

5.  Fair Value Measurements

Effective June 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 to account for our financial assets and liabilities.  SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The SFAS No. 157 framework for measuring fair value requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. We determine fair value based on quoted prices when available or through the use of alternative approaches, such as discounting the expected cash flows using market interest rates commensurate with the credit quality and duration of the investment or valuations by third party professionals. SFAS No. 157’s hierarchy defines three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).

The following table represents our financial instruments subject to SFAS No. 157 and the valuation approach applied to each class of security:

   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
Level 1
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Level 2
   
Significant
 Unobservable Inputs
Level 3
   
Balance as of
February 28, 2009
 
                                 
Auction rate securities
 
$
   
$
   
$
10,318,249
   
$
10,318,249
 
 
The valuation of these securities is based on Level 3 unobservable inputs which consist of recommended fair values provided by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.  As a result of the estimated fair value, we have determined that there is a temporary impairment in the valuation of these securities of $1,331,751.  We have recorded an unrealized loss of $789,116 in accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 28, 2009, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $1,331,751, net of the related tax benefit of $542,635. These securities are held “available-for-sale” in conformity with SFAS No. 115 and the unrealized loss is included in other comprehensive income in the current period. Due to the uncertainty related to the liquidity in the auction rate security market, we have classified these auction rate securities as long-term assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

For those financial instruments with significant Level 3 inputs, the following table summarizes the activity for the period by investment type:
 
(Unaudited)
  
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
 Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Description
  
Auction Rate
 Securities
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  
$
—  
   
$
—  
 
Transfers in to Level 3
  
 
12,900,000
     
12,900,000
 
Total realized/unrealized losses:
  
             
Included in earnings
  
 
—  
     
—  
 
Included in comprehensive income (loss)
  
 
(1,331,751
)
   
(1,331,751
)
Purchases, issuances and settlements
  
 
(1,250,000
)
   
(1,250,000
)
Ending balance
  
$
10,318,249
   
$
10,318,249
 
 
  
             
Total amount of unrealized losses for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 included in other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the change in fair market value relating to assets still held at the reporting date
  
$
(959,426
)
 
$
(959,426
)

All realized gains or losses related to financial instruments whose fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs are included in other income. All unrealized gains or losses related to financial instruments whose fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs are included in other comprehensive income (loss).

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6. Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable consisted of the following:

             
   
February 28,
2009
   
May 31,
2008
 
PTSC
  $ -     $ 26,959  
Holocom
    662,426       511,541  
Crossflo
    146,630       -  
Total
  $ 809,056     $ 538,500  

No allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary at February 28, 2009 or May 31, 2008.

At February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008, accounts receivable from our investee PDS was $9,901 and $7,501, respectively.  These balances represent reimbursements we submit to PDS for our legal and related costs incurred in various legal matters of which we are listed as co-defendant with TPL.

7. Notes Receivable

On February 24, 2009, we received a promissory note from Avot for principal of $100,000.  Interest at the rate of 8% accrues on the note until its maturity date of August 24, 2009.  At February 28, 2009, accrued interest on the note is $67.  On March 12, 2009, we entered into a revolving line of credit facility for $500,000 with Avot (see Note 17) which replaced the February 24, 2009 note and for which the February 24, 2009 note served as an initial advance.

On October 28, 2008, we received a promissory note from Verras for principal of $33,000.  Interest in the amount of $154 at the rate of 5% accrued on the note until December 1, 2008 at which time the note principal and accrued interest were deducted from the cash payment at closing of the acquisition of Verras (see Note 2).
 
At May 31, 2008, the notes receivable balance was $450,115, which consisted of our convertible note of $400,000 with Crossflo of which accrued interest receivable of $115 was recognized during the year ended May 31, 2008 and a $50,000 non-interest bearing note due Holocom from an unrelated third party which purchased a portion of Holocom’s interest in Talis (see Note 12).

8. Inventory

Inventory at February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008, consisted of Holocom’s raw materials of $415,699 and $245,731, respectively, and finished goods of $566,102 and $142,410, respectively.

Work-in-process at February 28, 2009 consists of $96,442 which represents the excess of recognized revenue over invoices to customers on Crossflo’s current contracts in progress.

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9. Investments in Marketable Securities

The following table summarizes unrealized losses on our investments in marketable securities based on the valuation by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. at February 28, 2009:

 
As of February 28, 2009
 
   
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
 Losses
   
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Short-term
                 
Accrued interest - auction rate securities
  $ 68,797     $     $ 68,797  
                         
Long-term
                       
Auction rate securities
    11,650,000       (1,331,751 )     10,318,249  
                         
Total
  $ 11,718,797     $ (1,331,751 )   $ 10,387,046  

As of February 28, 2009, we held auction rate securities with a par value totaling approximately $11.7 million that failed to sell at auction.  During December 2008, auction rate securities with a par value of $1,250,000 were redeemed by the issuers at par value. In the event we need to access funds invested in these auction rate securities we would not be able to liquidate these securities until (i) a future auction of these securities is successful, (ii) they are refinanced and redeemed by the issuers, or (iii) a buyer is found outside of the auction process.  The investments consist of student loan auction rate instruments issued by various state agencies pursuant to the Federal Family Educational Loan Program (“FFELP”).  These investments are of high credit quality and the AAA credit ratings of the investments have been reaffirmed since February 2009.  These instruments are collateralized in excess of the underlying obligations, are insured by the various state educational agencies, and are guaranteed by the Department of Education as an insurer of last resort.  We have the intent and the ability to hold these investments until the anticipated recovery period.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of a market recovery, we have classified our auction rate securities as long- term investments in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2009.  As a result of temporary declines in the fair value of our auction rate securities, which we attribute to liquidity issues rather than credit issues, we have recorded an unrealized loss of $789,116 in other comprehensive loss at February 28, 2009, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $1,331,751, net of the related tax benefit of $542,635.

We will continue to evaluate the fair value of our investments in auction rate securities each reporting period for a potential other-than-temporary impairment.

During June 2008, we obtained a credit facility from Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. (“Wedbush”) for as long as needed, which provides for financing up to 50% of the par value balance of our outstanding auction rate securities. The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, required no origination fee, and when drawn upon will bear interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  On October 14, 2008, we borrowed $3,000,000 on the credit facility, the proceeds of which is included in cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2009 (see Note 13).

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

10. License Agreements

In February 2005, we entered into two separate licensing agreements with one customer for our patent portfolio and Ignite microprocessor technology. The aggregate amount of the two licenses was $3,050,000, of which $2,950,000 was for licensing fees and $100,000 was for maintenance services. Maintenance under the agreement was expected to be provided over a period not to exceed four years; which ended in February 2009. Maintenance revenue recognized during the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 was $6,250 and $6,250 and $18,750 and $18,750, respectively. The payment terms of the agreements required aggregate payments of $300,000 at the time of execution, three quarterly payments of $750,000 each on April 1, August 15, and November 15, 2005 and one final payment of $500,000 on February 15, 2006. The $500,000 payment due on February 15, 2006 was paid in March 2006. Total payments received in fiscal 2005 amounted to $1,050,000, and total payments received in fiscal 2006 amounted to $2,000,000. The agreements also provide for the future payment of royalties to us based on sales of product using the Ignite licensed technology. In connection with this license agreement, we became obligated to the co-inventor of the patent portfolio technology for $207,600 pursuant to a July 2004 agreement under which we were obligated to pay a percentage of all patent portfolio licensing proceeds to the co-inventor. The amount due under that license was payable in four installments of $51,900. The co-inventor of the patent portfolio technology filed a lawsuit against us seeking damages and/or enforcement of the July 2004 agreement. We challenged the enforceability of the agreement by counterclaim in that action. On February 14, 2007, a settlement of the litigation was finalized. Terms of the settlement required us to pay $3,400,000 in cash on February 14, 2007 and $3,000,000 on May 1, 2007, which amounted to approximately the debt claimed by the co-inventor to be owed to him under the July 2004 agreement. In addition, the settlement required us to make a donation of $15,000 on February 14, 2007 on behalf of Russell H. Fish III (“Fish”) to Maasai Power and Education Project, Inc., and to pay Fish the equivalent of 4% of 50% of the next $100 million of gross license fees as they are collected by PDS and as distributions are made to us, after excluding the first $20 million collected by PDS after December 1, 2006. Our commitment to make payments to Fish related to such future license revenues was limited to $2 million.  In January 2008, we made the final payment under the Fish settlement agreement.

11. Investments in Affiliated Companies

Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC

On June 7, 2005, we entered into a Master Agreement (the “Master Agreement”) with Technology Properties Limited, a California corporation (“TPL”), and Charles H. Moore (“Moore”), the co-inventor of the technology which is the subject of the MMP Portfolio of microprocessor patents, pursuant to which the parties resolved all legal disputes between them. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, we and TPL entered into the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of PDS (the “LLC Agreement”) into which we and Moore contributed our rights to certain of our technologies.

We and TPL each own 50% of the membership interests of PDS, and each of us has the right to appoint one member of the three member management committee. The two appointees are required to select a mutually acceptable third member of the management committee. Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, we and TPL agreed to establish a working capital fund for PDS of $4,000,000, of which our contribution was $2,000,000. The working capital fund increases to a maximum of $8,000,000 as license revenues are achieved. We and TPL are obligated to fund future working capital requirements at the discretion of the management committee of PDS in order to maintain working capital of not more than $8,000,000. Neither we nor TPL are required to contribute more than $2,000,000 in any fiscal year. Distributable cash and allocation of profits and losses will be allocated to the members in the priority defined in the LLC Agreement. PDS has committed to pay a quarterly amount ranging between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (based upon a percentage of the working capital fund balance of PDS) for supporting efforts to secure licensing agreements by the other member on behalf of PDS. During the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, PDS paid $2,369,000 and $1,952,000, respectively, to TPL pursuant to this commitment.

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)

On November 13, 2008, PDS’ management committee resolved to pay TPL 3% of the gross licensing revenue received by PDS for the period June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009, as reimbursement for certain expenses incurred by TPL in connection with TPL’s activities related to a possible amendment of patent laws in the United States.  The aggregate reimbursement under this resolution shall not exceed $1,000,000 for the period June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009.  After May 31, 2009, PDS’ management committee will consider the extension of the reimbursement program, but is not committed at this time to extend the program.  From November 2008 to February 28, 2009, PDS paid $571,500 to TPL pursuant to this resolution.

We are accounting for our investment in PDS under the equity method of accounting, and accordingly have recorded our share of PDS’ net loss during the three months ended February 28, 2009 of $751,021 as a decrease in our investment and our share of PDS’ net income during the three months ended February 29, 2008 of $11,696,265 as an increase in our investment.  We have recorded our share of PDS’ net income during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 of $6,121,970 and $15,981,763, respectively, as an increase in our investment. Cash distributions received from PDS during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 of $7,648,589 and $16,666,800, respectively, have been recorded as a reduction in our investment. Our investment in PDS is $995,371 at February 28, 2009 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies”.  We have recorded our share of PDS’ net income as “Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008.

During the three months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, TPL entered into licensing agreements with third parties, pursuant to which PDS received aggregate proceeds of $290,000 and $27,918,970, respectively.

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, TPL entered into licensing agreements with third parties, pursuant to which PDS received aggregate proceeds of $19,340,000 and $48,851,970, respectively.

At February 28, 2009, PDS had accounts payable balances of approximately $1,686,700 and $9,900  to TPL and PTSC, respectively.  At May 31, 2008, PDS had accounts payable balances of approximately $3,197,000 and $7,500 to TPL and PTSC, respectively.

PDS’ condensed balance sheets at February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008 and statements of operations for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:

Condensed Balance Sheets

ASSETS:
   
February 28,
2009
   
May 31,
2008
   
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,699,060     $ 8,260,288  
Total assets
  $ 3,699,060     $ 8,260,288  
 
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)

Condensed Statements of Operations

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY:

   
February 28,
2009
   
May 31,
2008
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 1,696,526     $ 3,204,519  
LLC tax payable
    11,790       11,790  
Members’ equity
    1,990,744       5,043,979  
Total liabilities and members’ equity
  $ 3,699,060     $ 8,260,288  
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 290,000     $ 27,918,970     $ 19,340,000     $ 48,851,970  
Operating expenses
    1,807,244       2,735,261       5,893,877       16,334,021  
Operating income (loss)
    (1,517,244 )     25,183,709       13,446,123       32,517,949  
Interest and other income
    15,202       64,696       58,580       177,281  
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,502,042 )   $ 25,248,405     $ 13,504,703     $ 32,695,230  

Talis Data Systems, LLC

On May 16, 2008, we paid $400,000 to acquire a 15.09% share in Talis, a company that produces multi-domain computer and network security products to government, military, and enterprise customers. Talis develops and markets PCs incorporating its Datagent security device, a patented, hardware based data security solution that avoids the vulnerability of software–based approaches.

On August 1, 2008, we increased our investment in Talis to 37.4% as a result of purchasing additional shares offered by Talis for $300,000 as well as acquiring shares from minority shareholders for $196,500.  We also acquired all of the Talis shares previously held by Holocom for $100,000 in cash and a reduction on their outstanding line of credit of $219,000, these amounts are eliminated in our condensed consolidated financial statements.  During March 2009, we purchased additional shares offered by Talis (see Note 17).

We are accounting for our investment in Talis under the equity method of accounting.  We have recorded our share of Talis’ net loss of $170,862 and $375,344 during the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 as a decrease in our investment.  Our investment in Talis on a consolidated basis is $512,779 at February 28, 2009 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies”.  We have recorded our share of Talis’ net loss as “Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

Due to the immaterial nature of Talis’ operations, no condensed financial statement information will be presented.

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Investments in Affiliated Companies (continued)

Avot Media, Inc.

During the quarter ended August 31, 2008, we invested an aggregate of $1,300,000, including conversion of  a note receivable in the amount of $250,000, to obtain 14,444,444 shares of Series B preferred stock issued by Avot, representing 53.3% of the Series B preferred stock and 37.1% of all Avot’s preferred shares issued and outstanding.  The Series B preferred shares are convertible at our option into shares of Avot’s common stock utilizing a conversion rate which consists of the original issue price of the Series B shares divided by the conversion price of $0.09 per share.  The conversion price is subject to adjustment from time to time for recapitalizations and as otherwise set forth in Avot’s Articles of Incorporation.  Each share of preferred stock will automatically convert to common shares, utilizing the conversion rate: (i) immediately prior to the closing of a firm commitment underwritten initial public offering (“IPO”) provided that (a) the offering price per share is not less than $1.00, (b) the aggregate gross proceeds to Avot are not less than $25,000,000 and (c) Avot’s common stock will be listed or admitted to trading on any national securities association registered pursuant to Section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, upon effectiveness of the IPO, or (ii) upon receipt by Avot of written request for such conversion from the holders of a majority of the preferred stock then outstanding.  All preferred shares are entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends if and when declared by the Board of Directors of Avot.  The Series B preferred shares are entitled to receive a liquidation preference of $0.09 per share adjusted from time to time for recapitalizations, plus an amount equal to all declared but unpaid dividends.

We reviewed the Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement and related agreements in addition to evaluating our voting rights for our investment in the preferred stock of Avot, and as such we have concluded that we do not have the ability to exercise significant control over Avot.  As a result, we are accounting for our investment in Avot at cost.  Our investment in Avot is $1,300,000 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2009.

During March 2009, we entered into a revolving loan note with Avot (see Note 17).

12. Consolidated Variable Interest Entity

On February 2, 2007, we invested an aggregate of $370,000 in Holocom for 2,100,000 shares of convertible preferred stock. This represents all of Holocom’s preferred stock and a 46% ownership interest in Holocom, a California corporation that manufactures products that protect information transmitted over secure networks. The investment consisted of certain assets contributed by us to Holocom valued at $250,000 and cash of $120,000. The shares are convertible at our option into shares of Holocom’s common stock on a one-to-one basis. The convertible preferred stock entitles us to receive non-cumulative dividends at the per annum rate of $0.04 per share, when and if declared by the Board of Directors of Holocom. The investment in Holocom’s convertible preferred stock also entitles us to a liquidation preference of $0.40 per share, plus an amount equal to all declared but unpaid dividends.

On March 27, 2007, we entered into an 18-month revolving line of credit with Holocom for a maximum amount of $500,000. The line of credit matured on September 27, 2008. If we did not provide notice to Holocom at least 90 days prior to the maturity date, the maturity date would have automatically extended 12 months. On June 18, 2008, we gave Holocom notice under terms of the line of credit that we would not be extending the maturity date by the additional twelve month period provided for in the line of credit. As a result, the line of credit would have terminated, and full payment of any outstanding balance would have been due on September 27, 2008.  On August 29, 2008 Holocom paid $75,000, the remaining balance due on the line of credit and provided us notice effectively terminating the line of credit on August 29, 2008.

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Variable Interest Entity (continued)

During July 2008, Holocom obtained a credit facility for up to $300,000 from a third party, at an interest rate based on the Wall Street Journal Prime plus 1% (floating) with a floor of 6%.  The credit facility term extends to May 1, 2009, and is guaranteed by us.  During the quarter ended November 30, 2008, Holocom borrowed $250,000 on the credit facility at an interest rate of 6%.  At February 28, 2009, the balance on the credit facility is $50,000.

Upon initial consolidation of Holocom, we had determined that we were the primary beneficiary of Holocom as we provided the sole source of financial support to Holocom. As a result of our guarantee on the third party credit facility, which we were not contractually required to provide, we maintain a variable interest in Holocom as we are obligated under the guarantee to repay the third party should Holocom default on the credit facility.  At February 28, 2009, the carrying amount of Holocom’s assets and liabilities that we consolidate in accordance with FIN 46 (R) are $1,782,756 and $958,456, respectively.  None of the assets are restricted; however, the holder of the credit facility has secured the assets of Holocom as collateral for the facility.  The third party creditor does not have recourse to our general credit except for our obligation to repay the balance on the facility should Holocom default.  In the event that Holocom cannot obtain financing from third parties, we may have to provide future funding although we are not contractually obligated to do so.

The equity interests of Holocom not owned by us are reported as a minority interest in our February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008 condensed consolidated balance sheets.  As of May 31, 2007, the noncontrolling interest in Holocom, which we are required to consolidate as we are the primary beneficiary, was reduced to zero due to the initial allocation of losses prior to the period in which we were required to consolidate. If a noncontrolling interest has been reduced to zero, the primary beneficiary must absorb any losses that are in excess of the value of the noncontrolling interest’s equity. From the date in which we were initially required to consolidate Holocom, March 27, 2007, through May 31, 2007 we absorbed $169,913 of Holocom’s losses as we are the primary beneficiary.  For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, Holocom  had net income of $285,319 after taxes.  Under the provisions of FIN 46 (R), we are able to recover our absorbed losses before allocating income to the noncontrolling interest.  At May 31, 2008 the minority interest presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements is $115,406, the amount of Holocom’s fiscal 2008 net income after taxes less our absorbed losses during fiscal 2007.

For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, the minority interest was $264,290 which represents the amount of Holocom’s net income after taxes on a consolidated basis.  The minority interest in the income for the nine months is added to the May 31, 2008 balance of $115,406 for a total of $379,696 as presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2009.

Prior to initial consolidation, we recognized a $126,746 impairment loss on our investment for the losses of Holocom for the period February 2007 through March 26, 2007.

During the three months ended August 31, 2007, Holocom sold a membership interest in DataSecurus, LLC  (now known as Talis) to an unrelated third party for $100,000 in cash and a $50,000 note receivable due June 1, 2008.  On June 1, 2008, Holocom assigned this note receivable to us (see Note 7) and we agreed to reduce the amount of our line of credit with Holocom by the amount of the note.  On June 26, 2008 we were paid in full by the third party debtor.

Holocom has a 2007 Stock Option Plan that covers its employees, directors, and consultants and provides for the granting of options to acquire up to 460,000 shares of Holocom’s common stock.  The options under this plan are not tied to our common stock and do not have a dilutive effect on our shareholders.  Any option granted under the plan must be exercised within ten years of the date they are granted.  During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, Holocom granted options to purchase 42,500 shares of its common stock  at $0.12 per share under this plan and 59,000 shares have been forfeited/cancelled.  At February 28, 2009, options to purchase 338,000 shares of Holocom’s common stock are outstanding, 142,350 of the outstanding options are exercisable due to vesting provisions within the options.

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Consolidated Variable Interest Entity (continued)

The weighted average grant date fair value of Holocom’s options granted during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 was $0.08 per option.

As of February 28, 2009, there was approximately $9,679 of total unrecognized compensation cost related  to employee stock option compensation arrangements.  That cost is expected to be recognized by Holocom on a straight-line basis over the next 28 months.

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, Holocom recognized $5,129 of employee, consultant and director stock-based compensation expense related to stock options under SFAS No. 123(R).

13. Notes Payable

Short term

On June 18, 2008, we financed a portion of our Directors and Officers insurance premium in the amount of $210,888.  The financed balance includes interest charges of $4,487 at an annual percentage rate of 5.16%.  The note is due on March 1, 2009 and requires monthly payments of $23,432.  The note was paid in full during February 2009.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2008, Holocom borrowed $250,000 on its credit facility with a third party (see Note 12).  The balance on the facility at February 28, 2009 is $50,000.

Long term

On October 14, 2008, we borrowed $3,000,000 on our credit facility with Wedbush, the proceeds of which is included in cash and cash equivalents at February 28, 2009.  The credit facility is limited to $6,450,000 per requirements of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).  The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, requires no origination fee and bears interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  At February 28, 2009, the balance included accrued interest accrued on the credit facility of $25,421 at an approximate rate of 3.25%.

14. Stockholders’ Equity

On October 30, 2008, our shareholders approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock from 500,000,000 to 600,000,000.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses on certain investments classified as available-for-sale, net of tax, which are excluded from our condensed consolidated statements of operations in accordance with SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income . Comprehensive income for the three  and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 was as follows:

 
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Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (continued)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 29,
2008
 
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,489,347 )   $ 6,292,185     $ 787,906     $ 6,746,336  
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of taxes
    41,226       -       (568,499 )     -  
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (1,448,121 )   $ 6,292,185     $ 219,407     $ 6,746,336  

Share Repurchases

During July 2006, we commenced our Board of Director approved stock buyback program in which we repurchase our outstanding common stock from time to time on the open market.  As part of the program we purchased 5,839,141 and 5,698,821 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $1,095,944 and $3,042,921 during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.

Equity Transactions

The following table summarizes equity transactions during the nine months ended February 28, 2009:

   
Common Stock
Additional
   
Accumulated
       
   
Shares
   
Amounts
Paid-in Capital
   
Deficit
   
Treasury Stock
 
                         
Balance June 1, 2008
    389,414,915     $ 4,109     $ 70,004,814     $ (33,763,357 )   $ (12,723,172 )
Non-cash compensation
    --       -       324,380       -       -  
Repurchase of common stock for treasury
    (5,839,141 )     -       -       -       (1,095,944 )
Exercise of options at $0.05 per share
    100,000       1       4,999       -       -  
Issuance of stock in connection with acquisition
    26,988,455       270       6,581,944       -       -  
Dissolution of subsidiary
    --       -       6,715       -       -  
Tax effect of exercise of options under APB 25
    --       -       4,482       -       -  
Net income
    --       -       -       787,906       -  
Balance February 28, 2009
    410,664,229     $ 4,380     $ 76,927,334     $ (32,975,451 )   $ (13,819,116 )

Stock Options and Warrant Activity
 
On October 30, 2008 our shareholders approved an increase in the number of shares authorized under our 2006 Stock Option Plan from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000.

As of February 28, 2009, we had 100,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 1996 Stock Option Plan exercisable at $0.07 per share expiring in 2009; 849,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2001 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.10 to $0.86 per share expiring through 2013; 2,873,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2003 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.10 to $0.40 per share expiring through 2013; and 6,158,000 options outstanding pursuant to our 2006 Stock Option Plan exercisable at a range of $0.12 to $0.70 per share expiring through 2014.  Some of the options outstanding under these plans are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2008, a director exercised stock options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock for proceeds of $5,000.

 
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Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

In connection with our acquisition of Crossflo, we granted former Crossflo employees 1,585,000 options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan exercisable at $0.23 per share expiring through 2013.  These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

New employees of Crossflo subsequent to the acquisition date and through February 28, 2009, were granted 190,000 options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan exercisable at $0.13 to $0.22 per share expiring through 2014.  These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

In February 2009, we granted 175,000 options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan to our employees exercisable at $0.12 per share expiring through 2014.

Subsequent to February 28, 2009, new employees of Crossflo due to the Vigilys acquisition were granted 165,000 options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan (see Note 17).  Additionally, Crossflo’s March new hires were granted stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan subsequent to February 28, 2009 (see Note 17).

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded $319,528 of non-cash compensation expense related to vesting of stock options, including $32,533 related to Crossflo and $5,129 related to Holocom.

As of February 28, 2009, we had warrants outstanding to purchase 550,000 common shares at exercise prices ranging from $0.20 to $1.00 per share, expiring at various dates through 2013.  During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we issued 250,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock at $0.23 per share to our institutional investor relations firm; the warrants are subject to vesting criteria.  No warrants were exercised and no warrants expired during the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009, we recorded $4,852 of non-cash compensation expense related to vesting of warrants.

15.  Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

Patent Litigation

On February 8, 2008, we, TPL and Alliacense Ltd. were named as defendants in three separate lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by Asustek Computer, Inc., HTC Corporation, and Acer, Inc., and affiliated entities of each of them. On February 13, 2008, the Asustek claims were amended to include claims against MCM Portfolio, LLC (Alliacense and MCM Portfolio are TPL-related entities), which do not involve us.

The Asustek case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336, '584 and '749 patents. The Asustek case also seeks a similar declaration with respect to two patents owned by TPL that are not a part of the MMP Portfolio, and as such we are not engaged in this aspect of the litigation and defense. The Acer case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336, '584 and '749 patents. The HTC case similarly seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of those three patents and the '148 patent.

On April 25, 2008, we and TPL filed five patent infringement lawsuits in the Eastern District of Texas against HTC, Acer and Asustek. These suits allege infringement by HTC and Acer with respect to the '336 '749 '584 and '148 patents; and by Asustek with respect to the '336, '749 and '584 patents. On June 4, 2008, we and TPL

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

filed patent infringement lawsuits against those parties in the Eastern District of Texas with respect to the ‘890 patent of the MMP Portfolio.  The Asustek action in the Eastern District of Texas is inclusive of matters with respect to two patents owned by TPL that are not  a part of the MMP Portfolio, and accordingly we are not engaged in this aspect of the litigation and defense (collectively, these cases are referred to as the "T-3" Litigation).

Motions to dismiss or transfer the Northern District of California actions to the Eastern District of Texas were heard on September 19, 2008 by U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel and subsequently denied.  As a result, the Texas Actions have been dismissed by Stipulation.  The Northern California cases are in the early discovery phase.  The Court will likely set trial in late 2009 or early 2010.

On December 22, 2008, we announced that Asustek had purchased a MMP Portfolio license, leaving HTC and Acer as the remaining defendants in the above action.

On December 1, 2008, we, TPL and Alliascense, Ltd. were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California by Barco, N.V.  The Barco case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '584, '749 and '890 patents.  The Barco case will have the same or similar scheduling order as the Acer and HTC cases.

Deutsche Bank Arbitration

On October 16, 2008, we initiated binding arbitration claims before FINRA against Deutsche Bank  Securities, Inc., and affiliates ("DBSI") based on advisory services provided to us resulting in our purchases of auction rate securities ("ARS") and the failure of the ARS market in February 2008.  We experienced a  loss of liquidity and other damages as a result, and allege DBSI engaged in negligence and nondisclosure in providing us services.  DBSI has answered our claims and an arbitration panel is in the process of being selected.  Document discovery has been initiated.  Some instruments have been repurchased  by the issuers since the claim was filed (see Note 9).

401(k) Plan

Patriot and Crossflo have retirement plans that comply with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All employees are eligible to participate in the plans. Patriot matches 50% of each participant’s voluntary contributions, subject to a maximum contribution of 6% of the participant’s compensation. Patriot’s participants vest 33% per year over a three year period in their contributions. Patriot’s matching contributions during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 were $10,488 and $6,724, respectively.  Crossflo does not match participant voluntary contributions.

Guarantees and Indemnities

We have made certain guarantees and indemnities, under which we may be required to make payments to a guaranteed or indemnified party. We indemnify our directors, officers, employees and agents to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the State of Delaware and California for Crossflo and Holocom. In connection with our facility leases, we have indemnified our lessors for certain claims arising from the use of the facilities. The duration of the guarantees and indemnities varies, and in many cases is indefinite. These guarantees and indemnities do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments we could be obligated to make. Historically, we have not been obligated to make any payments for these obligations and no liabilities have been recorded for these guarantees and indemnities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

Pursuant to the acquisition of Crossflo, we have indemnified the former owners of Crossflo for any claims or losses resulting from any untrue, allegedly untrue or misleading statement made in a registration statement, prospectus or similar document. Additionally, we have agreed to indemnify the former owners of Crossflo against losses up to a maximum of the merger consideration for damages resulting from breach of representations or warranties in connection with the acquisition.

Retention Bonuses

In connection with the acquisition of Crossflo, retention bonuses are to be paid to individuals who were Crossflo employees pre-merger who remain with Crossflo until March 1, 2010.  The projected liability for such bonuses is $230,000.  The liability is being accrued ratably over the retention period.

Escrow Shares

As stated in Note 2, in connection with our acquisition of Crossflo, in the event that there is not an adequate number of shares remaining in the escrow account one year from September 1, 2008 (the closing date of the merger agreement between Crossflo and Patriot) to satisfy distribution to Crossflo stockholders in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement, we are required to make up any difference in cash.

16. Segment Information

Holocom began operations in February 2007 and we consolidated Holocom in our consolidated financial statements commencing in March 2007. Holocom is an operating segment under SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise , as revenue is 10% or more of the total revenue of all operating segments.

Holocom is engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing network-security hardware for sale to government, military, and other high-security facilities. There is no inter-segment revenue, and the accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for us as a whole.

We acquired Crossflo in September 2008 and consolidate our wholly-owned subsidiary Crossflo in our consolidated financial statements.  Crossflo  provides data sharing services and products to the public sector.  There is no inter-segment revenue and the accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for us as a whole.

These reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services.  They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.

The “all other” category includes the results for Patriot Scientific Corporation.

 
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Segment Information (continued)

Operating segment net revenue, operating loss and income (loss) before taxes for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 were as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Net revenue:
                       
Holocom
  $ 1,187,128     $ 784,447     $ 4,117,152     $ 2,229,592  
Crossflo
    216,823       -       475,177       -  
All other
    6,250       16,837       51,780       38,892  
Total net revenue
  $ 1,410,201     $ 801,284     $ 4,644,109     $ 2,268,484  
                                 
Operating income (loss):
                               
Holocom
  $ 115,839     $ (44,376 )   $ 575,981     $ (69,418 )
Crossflo
    (1,037,586 )     -       (1,943,642 )     -  
All other
    (721,585 )     (1,281,241 )     (2,961,223 )     (4,660,087 )
Total operating loss
    (1,643,332 )   $ (1,325,617 )   $ (4,328,884 )   $ (4,729,505 )
                                 
Income (loss) before taxes:
                               
Holocom
  $ 116,815     $ (38,667 )   $ 574,084     $ 85,381  
Crossflo
    (1,037,586 )     -       (1,942,389 )     -  
All other
    (1,608,583 )     10,725,357       3,057,006       12,407,005  
Total income (loss) before taxes
  $ (2,529,354 )   $ 10,686,690     $ 1,688,701     $ 12,492,386  
 
 
Operating segment total assets at February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 were as follows:

   
February 28, 2009
   
May 31, 2008
 
Total assets:
           
Holocom
  $ 1,782,756     $ 1,383,941  
Crossflo
    10,153,967       -  
All other
    23,182,250       24,047,961  
Total assets
  $ 35,118,973     $ 25,431,902  
 
All Holocom sales were to unaffiliated customers within the United States.  All Crossflo sales were to unaffiliated customers within the United States, with the exception of a hosting arrangement with a customer in Japan.

Accounts receivable concentration information for Holocom as of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008  and sales concentration information for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 were as follows:
 
   
Nine months ended
February 28, 2009
 
February 28, 2009
 
Nine months ended
February 29, 2008
 
May 31, 2008
   
Sales
 
% of sales
 
% of A/R
 
Sales
 
% of sales
 
% of A/R
Customer A
  $ 1,759,561       42 %     9 %   $ 927,647       42 %     16 %
Customer B
  $ 661,638       16 %     8 %   $ 491,576       22 %     38 %
Customer C
  $ 899,540       22 %     37 %     ----       ----       ----  
Customer D
  $ 155,380       4 %     19 %     ----       ----       ----  
Customer E
  $ 121,830       3 %     15 %     ----       ----       ----  
 
 
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Segment Information (continued)

Accounts receivable concentration information for Crossflo as of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008  and sales concentration information for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 were as follows:

   
Nine months ended
February 28, 2009
 
February 28, 2009
 
Nine months ended
February 29, 2008
 
May 31, 2008
   
Sales
 
% of sales
 
% of A/R
 
Sales
 
% of sales
 
% of A/R
Customer A
  $ 248,487       52 %     ----       ----       ----       ----  
Customer C
  $ 81,387       17 %     48 %     ----       ----       ----  
Customer D
  $ 4,650       1 %     12 %     ----       ----       ----  
Customer E
  $ 26,128       6 %     15 %     ----       ----       ----  
Customer F
  $ 17,500       4 %     12 %     ----       ----       ----  

17.  Subsequent Events

During the period March 1, 2009 through April 3, 2009, we purchased 176,890 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $18,220 pursuant to our stock buyback program.

On March 1, 2009, we paid Verras $100,000 pursuant to the asset purchase agreement.

On March 27, 2009, Crossflo acquired the Vigilys™ Tactical Operating System (“Vigilys”) business line from Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. for total cash consideration of $180,000.  The fair value assigned to the intellectual property associated with the acquisition will be based on an appraisal performed by an independent third party using estimates and assumptions determined by management.

In conjunction with the acquisition of the Vigilys assets, Crossflo has hired the employees of Vigilys to support its product offerings and we issued 165,000 stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $0.10 to former employees of Vigilys who became Crossflo employees on March 30, 2009 in connection with their employment agreements. These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

On March 2, 2009, we issued 40,000 stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $0.09 to new Crossflo employees.  These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

On March 23, 2009, we issued 120,000 stock options from our 2006 Stock Option Plan with an exercise price of $0.08 to a Crossflo employee in connection with the employee’s promotion.  These options are not presently exercisable and are subject to meeting vesting criteria.

On March 5, 2009, we purchased an additional 154,758 units of Talis for $224,399 which brings our ownership share of Talis to 38.2%.

On March 12, 2009, we entered into a revolving loan note with Avot for $500,000.  The note bears interest at a rate of 8% and is due December 12, 2009. The note is secured by the assets presently owned or acquired in the future by Avot.  Upon entering into the revolving loan note, the short term note we received from Avot on February 24, 2009 (see Note 7) was cancelled and the principal amount of $100,000 was classified as an initial advance on the revolving loan note.  Under terms of the note, not more than one request for advances shall be made within a single month.  On March 13, 2009 and April 1, 2009, we advanced $115,000 and $115,000, respectively, to Avot under terms of the note.

 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION INCLUDES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OUR FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CURRENTLY ANTICIPATED AND FROM HISTORICAL RESULTS DEPENDING UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS, INCLUDING THOSE DESCRIBED BELOW UNDER THE SUB-HEADING, "RISK FACTORS". SEE ALSO OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2008.

Overview

In June 2005, we entered into a series of agreements with TPL and others to facilitate the pursuit of infringers of our intellectual property. We intend to continue our joint venture with TPL to pursue license agreements with infringers of our technology. We believe that utilizing the option of working through TPL, as compared to creating and using a Company licensing team for those activities, avoids a competitive devaluation of our principal assets and is a prudent way to achieve the desired results as we seek to obtain fair value from users of our intellectual property.

With the proceeds generated by these licensing efforts, we are undertaking to make investments in technologies, and acquisitions of companies operating in the electronics technology market sector by way of i) selective expansion of our IP portfolio, ii) pursuit of strategic minority investments in certain early-stage revenue or technology ventures that represent a technology or capability of interest to us, and iii) full M&A transactions.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require us to make estimates and judgments that significantly affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our most significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

1.
Revenue Recognition

Historically we recognized revenue from the sale of our microprocessor chips upon shipment to the customer, at which time title transferred and we had no further obligations.  We discontinued the sale of our microprocessor chips during the first fiscal quarter of 2009. Revenue from technology license agreements is recognized at the time a contract is entered into, the license method is determined (paid-in-advance or on-going royalty), and the customer is provided with the licensed technology, if applicable.  Fees for maintenance or support are recorded on a straight-line basis over the underlying period of performance.

Crossflo sells software and services to end users primarily through relationships with systems integrators and prime contractors.  Crossflo recognizes revenue in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position (“SOP”) No. 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, and all related amendments and interpretations.  Crossflo’s revenue is derived primarily from the following sources: (i) software licensing, (ii) related professional services, and (iii) post contract customer support (“PCS”) agreements.  PCS agreements typically include software updates, on a when and if available basis, telephone and internet access to technical support personnel. Software updates provide customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and to maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Revenue for support services is recognized on a straight-line basis over the support period.

When a sale involves multiple elements, Crossflo allocates the entire fee from the arrangement to each respective element based on its Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value and recognizes revenue when each element’s revenue recognition criteria are met. VSOE of fair value for each element is established based on the price charged when the same element is sold separately.  Crossflo has not yet demonstrated VSOE for the professional services that are rendered in conjunction with its software license sales.  Accordingly, we have combined their presentation on our condensed consolidated statements of operations under the caption “License and service revenue”.  

 
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The majority of Crossflo’s contracts with customers, including systems integrators and prime contractors, are multiple element arrangements which contain professional services that are considered essential to the functionality of the other elements of the arrangement.  Crossflo accounts for revenue on  these arrangements according to the provisions of SOP 81-1,   Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts . Under SOP 81-1, Crossflo recognizes revenue based on progress towards contract completion measured by actual hours incurred in relation to the estimate of total expected hours. Crossflo measures SOP 81-1 revenues by applying the contract-specific estimated percentage of completion to the total contract amount for software and professional services.  Crossflo routinely updates the estimates of future hours for agreements in process and reports any cumulative effects of such adjustments in current operations. Crossflo immediately recognizes any loss expected on these contracts when it is projected that loss is probable.

In certain situations where Crossflo’s customer contracts contain acceptance criteria or other conditions that are deemed adverse to the probability for collection, revenues recognized are limited by the amount of cash already collected.

Holocom recognizes revenue upon shipment of its product or upon receipt of its product by the customer when shipped FOB destination and recognizes revenue on its short-term installation contracts as time and materials costs are incurred.

Holocom maintains agreements with stocking distributors. These agreements provide for a limited product warranty for a period of one year from the date of sale to the end user. The warranty does not cover damage to the product after it has been delivered to the distributor. Holocom’s stocking distributor agreements also allow limited rights to periodic stock rotation.  These rotation rights allow for the exchange of a percentage of distributor inventory for replacement products of the distributor’s choosing. At February 28, 2009, Holocom has evaluated the potential for rotated product and has provided for the estimated impact in the accounting records.

2.
Assessment of Contingent Liabilities

We are involved in various legal matters, disputes, and patent infringement claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We accrue for estimated losses at the time when we can make a reliable estimate of such loss and it is probable that it has been incurred. By their very nature, contingencies are difficult to estimate. We continually evaluate information related to all contingencies to determine that the basis on which we have recorded our estimated exposure is appropriate.

3.
Stock Options and Warrants

On June 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment , which establishes standards for the accounting of transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services, primarily focusing on accounting for transactions where an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123(R) requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, based on the grant-date fair value of the award and to recognize it as compensation expense over the period the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.  Stock-based awards to non-employees are accounted for using the fair value method in accordance with SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation .

 
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In November 2005, FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. FAS 123R-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards (“FAS 123R-3”).  We have elected to adopt the alternative transition method provided in FAS 123R-3.  The alternative transition method includes a simplified method to establish the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool (“APIC pool”) related to the tax effects of employee share-based compensation, which is available to absorb tax deficiencies recognized subsequent to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards ultimately expected to vest during the period in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) . As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS No. 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The estimated average forfeiture rate for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 of approximately 5% was based on historical forfeiture experience and estimated future employee forfeitures. The estimated pricing term of option grants for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 was five years.

4.
Income Taxes

We must assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be recoverable. We believe that a substantial majority of the deferred tax assets recorded on our balance sheet will ultimately be recovered. However, should there be a change in our ability to recover the deferred tax assets; the tax provision would increase in the period in which we determined that the recovery was not probable.

Additionally, we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, or FIN 48, on June 1, 2007, the first day of fiscal 2008.  FIN 48 seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes.  FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement requirement for the financial statement recognition of a tax position that has been taken or is expected to be taken on a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  Under FIN 48 we may only recognize tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold.

5.
Investments in Affiliated Companies

We have a 50% interest in PDS. We account for our investment using the equity method of accounting since the investment provides us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if we have an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s Board of Directors, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies”.

We have a 37.4% interest in Talis.  We account for our investment using the equity method of accounting pursuant to paragraph 8 of SOP 78-9, Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures (which has applicability to non-Real Estate accounting matters as well) as our membership share of this limited liability company is more than minor.  Under the equity method of accounting, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee and is recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the caption “Equity in earnings of affiliated companies”.

 
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We own 37.1% of the preferred stock of Avot.  This investment is accounted for at cost since we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Avot.

We review our investments in these affiliated companies to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The primary factors we consider in our determination are the financial condition, operating performance and near term prospects of the investees. If the decline in value is deemed to be other than temporary, we would recognize an impairment loss.

6.
Variable Interest Entity

We own 100% of the preferred stock of Holocom. On March 27, 2007 we entered into an 18 month revolving line of credit with Holocom for a maximum amount of $500,000 which matured on September 27, 2008.  The line of credit was paid in full on August 31, 2008.  During July 2008, Holocom obtained a credit facility from a third party which we guaranteed. The line of credit and the subsequent guaranty by us caused us to have a variable interest in Holocom, a variable interest entity, and we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary as we absorb more than half of the variable interest entity’s expected losses. FASB Interpretation 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (“FIN 46”) as modified by FASB in December of 2003 (“FIN 46(R)”), requires us to consolidate Holocom as long as we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

We reevaluate our primary beneficiary position at each of our balance sheet dates using the guidance in FIN  46(R). If we are no longer deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity, we will discontinue consolidation. 

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended February 28, 2009 and Three Months Ended February 29, 2008.

Consolidated:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Revenues:
           
Product sales and other
  $ 1,193,378     $ 801,284  
License and service revenue
    216,823       -  
Total revenues
    1,410,201       801,284  
                 
Cost of sales:
               
Product sales and other
    534,555       345,084  
License and service revenue
    89,195       -  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    223,902       -  
Total cost of sales
    847,652       345,084  
Gross profit
  $ 562,549     $ 456,200  
 
 
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Segment Results:

   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
 
February 29, 2008
                         
Holocom:
 
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
 
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ 1,187,128       100.0 %   $ 784,447       100.0 %
Cost of sales
    534,555       45 %     345,084       44 %
Gross profit
  $ 652,573       55 %   $ 439,363       56 %
                                 
Crossflo:
                               
License and service revenue
  $ 216,823       100.0 %   $ -       -  
Cost of sales
    89,195       41.1 %     -       -  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    223,902       -       -       -  
Gross loss
  $ (96,274 )     -     $ -       -  
                                 
PTSC:
                               
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ 6,250       100.0 %   $ 16,837       100.0 %
Cost of sales
    -       -       -       -  
Gross profit
  $ 6,250       100.0 %   $ 16,837       100.0 %

Holocom

During the three months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, we recorded sales amounting to approximately $1,187,000 and $784,000, respectively, by our consolidated variable interest entity, Holocom, with cost of sales amounting to approximately $535,000 and $345,000, respectively. The increase in sales for Holocom during the three months ended February 28, 2009 as compared to the three months ended February 29, 2008 is primarily due to the expansion of Holocom’s distributor network.

Crossflo

We acquired Crossflo on September 1, 2008 and the assets of Verras on December 1, 2008.  Revenue consists of software licenses and related services relating to Crossflo’s CDX data agent product and services provided by Verras to medical facilities utilizing the Sherlock™ software tool.  Cost of sales includes the direct time of Crossflo employees on each project as well as outside contractors. Included in cost of sales is approximately $223,900 of amortization expense on purchased intangible assets.

PTSC

During the three months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, we recognized maintenance fee revenues totaling $6,250  and $6,250 in connection with an agreement with AMD Corporation during the 2005 fiscal year. The agreement called for maintenance fees totaling $100,000 connected with a license agreement for our Ignite technology; the license fee revenue is being recognized as revenue evenly over the four year period of the license, which ended in February 2009.

In addition during the three months ended February 29, 2008, we recorded sales of approximately $10,587 from the sale of microprocessor chips that we no longer market. Inventory associated with the sales of these microprocessor chips is carried at zero value.  Our final sales of microprocessor chips occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2008.

 
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Consolidated

Our revenues increased from approximately $800,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $1,410,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009. Our revenue amounts do not include loss of approximately $751,000 and income of approximately $11,696,000, respectively,  from our investment in PDS for the three months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively, and a loss of approximately $171,000 from our investment in Talis for the three months ended February 28, 2009.

   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                 
Research and development
  $ 117,781     $ -  

Crossflo

Research and development costs consist of Crossflo’s payroll and related expenses for software engineers as well as outside contractors retained to assist in the development of Crossflo’s software product.  For the three months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $397 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R).

Consolidated:
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                 
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 2,088,100     $ 1,364,077  

Segment Results:
 
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Holocom:
           
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 536,734     $ 483,739  
Crossflo:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 823,531     $ -  
PTSC:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 727,835     $ 880,338  

Holocom

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from approximately $484,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $537,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009.  The increase consisted of approximately $23,000 relating to payroll and related expenses for bonuses granted to employees, approximately $12,000 for meals and internal events, approximately $17,700 for royalty payments under the Earn Out Agreement, and approximately $23,600 for legal expenses.  These increases were offset by a decrease in marketing expenses of approximately $13,500 and travel and related expenses of approximately $8,000.

Crossflo

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2009 consist of approximately $627,000 of payroll and related expenses for the sales and administrative employees, approximately $32,000 of travel and related expenses for the sales employees, approximately $9,000 for sales commissions, approximately $10,000 for sales consultants, and approximately $40,000 for rent expense.  For the three months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $16,000 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R).

 
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PTSC

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $880,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $728,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009.  The decrease consisted of approximately $76,000 in legal and accounting expense, and approximately $21,000 in public and investor relations expenses.  These decreases were offset by increases in payroll and related expenses of approximately $18,000, and approximately $6,000 in travel and related expenses.  For the three months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $37,000 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R) as compared to approximately $62,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008.

Consolidated

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from approximately $1,364,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $2,088,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009, primarily due to the acquisition of Crossflo.

   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                 
Settlement and license expense
  $ -     $ 417,740  

Patriot recorded settlement and license expenses amounting to approximately $418,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008 relating to royalties payable resulting from an agreement with Fish (see Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more information).

Consolidated:
 
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
 Other income (expense):
           
Interest and other income
  $ 63,257     $ 318,284  
Loss on sale of assets
    -       (2,242 )
Interest expense
    (27,396 )     -  
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies
    (921,883 )     11,696,265  
             Total other income (expense), net
  $ (886,022 )   $ 12,012,307  

Segment Results:
 
   
Three months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Holocom:
           
Interest and other income
  $ 2,951     $ 12,084  
Interest expense
    (1,975 )     -  
Loss on sale of assets
    -       -  
Total other income, net
  $ 976     $ 12,084  
Crossflo:
               
Interest and other income
  $ -     $ -  
Interest expense
    -       -  
Loss on sale of assets
    -       -  
Total other income, net
  $ -     $ -  
PTSC:
               
Interest and other income
  $ 60,306     $ 306,200  
Interest expense
    (25,421 )     -  
Loss on sale of assets
    -       (2,242 )
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated companies
    (921,883 )     11,696,265  
Total other income (expense), net
  $ (886,998 )   $ 12,000,223  
 
 
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Consolidated

Our other income and expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2009 included equity in the loss of PDS consisting of net loss after expenses in the amount of approximately $751,000 and our share of loss in Talis consisting of approximately $171,000 after expenses.  For the three months ended February 29, 2008, our other income and expenses included our share of income in PDS of approximately $11,696,000. Our investments in PDS and Talis are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting for investments. Total other income and expense for the three months ended February 28, 2009 amounted to net other expenses of approximately $886,000 compared with net other income of approximately $12,012,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008. Interest income and other income decreased from approximately $318,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $63,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2009 due to declines in interest rates for our cash, cash equivalents and short term investment accounts.

During the three months ended February 28, 2009 we recorded a benefit for income taxes of approximately $1,111,000 and during the three months ended February 29, 2008, we recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $4,395,000 related to federal and California taxes.

We recorded a net loss for the three months ended February 28, 2009 of $1,489,347 compared with net income of $6,292,185 for the three months ended February 29, 2008.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009 and Nine Months Ended February 29, 2008.

Consolidated:

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Revenues:
           
Product sales and other
  $ 4,168,932     $ 2,268,484  
License and service revenue
    475,177       -  
Total revenues
    4,644,109       2,268,484  
                 
Cost of sales:
               
Product sales and other
    1,819,172       852,958  
License and service revenue
    254,335       -  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    435,204       -  
Total cost of sales
    2,508,711       852,958  
Gross profit
  $ 2,135,398     $ 1,415,526  

Segment Results:

   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                         
Holocom:
 
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
   
Dollars
   
% of Revenue
 
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ 4,117,152       100.0%     $ 2,229,592       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    1,819,172       44.2%       852,958       38.3%  
Gross profit
  $ 2,297,980       55.8%     $ 1,376,634       61.7%  
                                 
Crossflo:
                               
License and service revenue
  $ 475,177       100.0%     $ -       -  
Cost of sales
    254,335       53.5%       -       -  
Amortization of purchased intangibles
    435,204       -       -       -  
Gross loss
  $ (214,362 )     -     $ -       -  
                                 
PTSC:
                               
Revenues - Product sales and other
  $ 51,780       100.0%     $ 38,892       100.0%  
Cost of sales
    -       -       -       -  
Gross profit
  $ 51,780       100.0%     $ 38,892       100.0%  
 
 
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Holocom

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, we recorded sales amounting to approximately $4,117,000 and $2,230,000, respectively, by our consolidated variable interest entity, Holocom, with cost of sales amounting to approximately $1,819,000 and $853,000, respectively. The increase in sales for Holocom during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended February 29, 2008 is primarily due to the expansion of Holocom’s distributor network and addition of product sales to new customers.

Crossflo

We acquired Crossflo on September 1, 2008 and the assets of Verras on December 1, 2008.  Revenue consists of software licenses and related services relating to Crossflo’s CDX data agent product and services provided by Verras to medical facilities utilizing the Sherlock™ software tool.  Cost of sales includes the direct time of Crossflo employees on each project as well as outside contractors. Included in cost of sales is approximately $435,000 of amortization expense on purchased intangible assets.

PTSC

During the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, we recognized maintenance fee revenues totaling approximately $18,750 and $18,750 in connection with an agreement with AMD Corporation during the 2005 fiscal year. The agreement called for maintenance fees totaling $100,000 connected with a license agreement for our Ignite technology; the license fee revenue is being recognized as revenue evenly over the four year period of the license, the four year period ended in February 2009.

In addition during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, we recorded sales of approximately $33,000 and $20,000, respectively, from the sale of microprocessor chips that we no longer market. Inventory associated with the sales of these microprocessor chips is carried at zero value.  Our final sales of microprocessor chips occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2008.

Consolidated

Our revenues increased from approximately $2,268,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $4,644,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009. Our revenue amounts do not include income of approximately $6,122,000 and $15,982,000, respectively, from our investment in PDS for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively,  and a loss of approximately $375,000 from our investment in Talis for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                 
Research and development
  $ 269,655     $ -  


 
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Crossflo

Research and development costs consist of Crossflo’s payroll and related expenses for software engineers as well as outside contractors retained to assist in the development of Crossflo’s software product.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $770 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R).

Consolidated:
 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                 
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 6,194,627     $ 5,308,631  

Segment Results:
 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Holocom:
           
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 1,721,999     $ 1,446,052  
Crossflo:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 1,459,625     $ -  
PTSC:
               
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 3,013,003     $ 3,862,579  

Holocom

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from approximately $1,446,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $1,722,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.  The increase consisted of approximately $160,000 relating to payroll, bonuses and related expenses, approximately $24,000 for meals and internal events, approximately $46,000 for royalty payments under the Earn Out Agreement, approximately $51,000 for legal and professional expenses.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $5,000 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R).  These increases were offset by a decrease in travel and related expenses of approximately $30,000.

Crossflo

We acquired Crossflo on September 1, 2008 and the assets of Verras on December 1, 2008.  Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 consist of approximately $1,062,000 of payroll and related expenses for the sales and administrative employees, approximately $90,000 of travel and related expenses for the sales employees, approximately $20,000 for sales commissions, approximately $46,000 for consultants, and approximately $65,000 for rent expense.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $32,000 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R).

PTSC

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately $3,863,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $3,013,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.  The decrease consisted of approximately $807,000 in legal and accounting expense, primarily due to a settlement with a former officer of cash and stock in the prior fiscal year, a decrease in general legal matters and capitalization of legal and accounting fees in connection with the Crossflo acquisition, approximately $103,000 in public and investor relations expenses, approximately $17,000 in website expenses and approximately $33,000 in D&O insurance expenses.  These decreases were offset by increases in payroll and related expenses of approximately $274,000 related to officer bonuses, and approximately $15,000 in travel and related expenses.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, approximately $287,000 of non-cash compensation was recorded in connection with vesting of employee stock options in accordance with SFAS 123(R) as compared to approximately $408,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008.

 
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Consolidated

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from approximately $5,309,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $6,195,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009, primarily due to the acquisition of Crossflo.

   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
                 
Settlement and license expense
  $ -     $ 836,400  

Patriot recorded settlement and license expenses amounting to approximately $836,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 relating to royalties payable resulting from an agreement with Fish (see Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more information).

Consolidated:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
 Other income (expense):
           
Interest and other income
  $ 320,850     $ 1,093,876  
Loss on sale of assets
    (1,733 )     (3,511 )
Interest expense
    (48,158 )     (237 )
Gain on sale of subsidiary interest
    -       150,000  
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    5,746,626       15,981,763  
             Total other income, net
  $ 6,017,585     $ 17,221,891  

Segment Results:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
Holocom:
           
Interest and other income
  $ 5,919     $ 23,477  
Interest expense
    (4,549 )     (237 )
Gain on sale of subsidiary interest
    -       150,000  
Total other income, net
  $ 1,370     $ 173,240  
Crossflo:
               
Interest and other income
  $ 3,003     $ -  
Interest expense
    (17 )     -  
Loss on sale of assets
    (1,733 )     -  
Total other income, net
  $ 1,253     $ -  
PTSC:
               
Interest and other income
  $ 311,928     $ 1,070,399  
Interest expense
    (43,592 )     -  
Loss on sale of assets
    -       (3,511 )
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    5,746,626       15,981,763  
Total other income, net
  $ 6,014,962     $ 17,048,651  

Consolidated

Our other income and expenses for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 included equity in the earnings of PDS consisting of net income after expenses in the amount of approximately $6,122,000 and our share of loss in Talis consisting of approximately $375,000 after expenses.  For the nine months ended February 29, 2008, our other income and expenses included our share of income in PDS of approximately $15,982,000. Our investments in PDS and Talis are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting for investments. Total other income and expense for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 amounted to net other income of approximately $6,018,000 compared with approximately $17,222,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008. Interest income and other income decreased from approximately $1,094,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 to approximately $321,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 due to declines in interest rates for our cash, cash equivalents and short term investment accounts. Holocom recognized $150,000 of other income in connection with the sale of a portion of its interest in Talis.

 
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During the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, we recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $637,000 and $5,746,000, respectively, related to federal and California taxes.

We recorded net income for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 of $787,906 compared with net income of $6,746,336 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008. The reason for our decline in net income as compared with the prior period is due to the decline in our share of income from PDS.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our cash and short-term investment balances increased from approximately $6,722,000 as of May 31, 2008  to approximately $7,108,000 as of February 28, 2009. We also have restricted cash balances amounting to approximately $51,000 as of May 31, 2008 and approximately $52,000 as of February 28, 2009. Total current assets increased from approximately $9,851,000 as of May 31, 2008 to approximately $10,202,000  as of February 28, 2009. Total current liabilities amounted to approximately $930,000 and approximately $2,366,000 as of May 31, 2008 and February 28, 2009, respectively. The change in our current position as of February 28, 2009 as compared with May 31, 2008 results in part from our receipt of approximately $7,649,000 in distributions from PDS, recording a liability for income taxes of approximately $1,027,000  and a decrease in our deferred tax assets of approximately $560,000.

During June 2008, we obtained a credit facility for as long as needed, which provides for financing up to 50% of the par value balance of our outstanding auction rate securities. The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, required no origination fee, and when drawn upon will bear interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  On October 14, 2008, we borrowed $3,000,000 on the credit facility.  The amount we can borrow against our collateral, currently $6,450,000, is limited by FINRA (see Note 13).

Current global economic conditions have resulted in increased volatility in the financial markets.  The cost of accessing the credit markets has increased as many lenders and institutional investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, and reduced or ceased to provide funding to borrowers.  Adverse changes in the economy could limit our ability to obtain financing from debt or capital sources or could adversely affect the terms on which we may be able to obtain any such financing.  Currently, we have sufficient resources to fund our operations through at least the next twelve months.

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 was approximately $5,263,000 as compared with cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended February 29, 2008 of approximately $13,777,000. The principal components of the current period amount were: net income of approximately $788,000 and a change in income taxes payable of approximately $1,027,000.  These increases were offset by: equity in earnings of affiliates of approximately $5,747,000, change in deferred taxes of approximately $1,762,000 and changes in accounts receivable and inventory of approximately $145,000 and $594,000, respectively.

 
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities was approximately $4,130,000 and $5,519,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in distributions received from PDS for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.  Cash used during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 included approximately $668,000 in purchases of Crossflo and Avot convertible notes, approximately $1,050,000 in purchases of Avot preferred stock, approximately $497,000 in purchases of Talis membership units and approximately $2,578,000 in the acquisition of Crossflo and approximately $499,000 in the acquisition of the assets of Verras.

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended February 28, 2009 was approximately $1,747,000 as compared to cash used in financing activities of approximately $5,786,000 for the nine months ended February 29, 2008.   For the nine months ended February 28, 2009, cash of approximately $1,096,000 was used to purchase common stock for treasury and cash of approximately $416,000 was used to pay notes payable.  Cash received from financing activities during the nine months ended February 28, 2009 consisted of $3,000,000 received on our line of credit and $250,000 received by Holocom on their line of credit facility.

Capital Resources

Our current position as of February 28, 2009 is expected to provide the funds necessary to support our operations through at least the next twelve months.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

A summary of our outstanding contractual obligations at February 28, 2009 is as follows:
 
Contractual
Cash Obligations
 
Total
Amounts
Committed
   
1-3 Years
   
3-6 Years
 
                   
Operating leases - facilities
  $ 500,766     $ 491,727     $ 9,039  
Repayments of short term debt
  $ 50,000     $ 50,000     $ -  
Repayments of long term debt
  $ 3,025,421     $ -     $ 3,025,421  
Retention bonus payments to former Crossflo employees
  $ 230,000     $ 230,000     $ -  
Payments to Verras for asset acquisition
  $ 400,000     $ 400,000     $ -  

Our line of credit facility with a current balance of $3,000,000 does not have a specified maturity date and terms of the agreement state the credit facility is available to us “as long as needed” subject to the collateral value of our ARS.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements .  SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  The statement does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements.  The statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.  Companies that have assets and liabilities measured at fair value will be required to disclose information that enables the users of its financial statements to access the inputs used to develop those measurements.  The reporting entity is encouraged, but not required, to combine the fair value information disclosed under this statement with the fair value information disclosed under other accounting pronouncements.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB FSP 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 , which delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) until the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2009.  On June 1, 2008, we adopted SFAS No. 157 for financial assets and liabilities.  The adoption did not have a material effect on our results of operations and financial position.  We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities, but do not anticipate that the adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations . SFAS No. 141(R) requires acquiring entities in a business combination to recognize the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors the information it needs to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We expect to adopt SFAS No. 141(R) on June 1, 2009.  We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements . SFAS No. 160 requires entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We expect to adopt SFAS No. 160 on June 1, 2009.  We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging   Activities , an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133,  Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities  requires entities to provide greater transparency about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The statement is effective for financial statements issues for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.  We expect to adopt SFAS No. 161 on June 1, 2009. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets which amends the factors that must be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life over which to amortize the cost of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . The FSP requires an entity to consider its own assumptions about renewal or extension of the term of the arrangement, consistent with its expected use of the asset, and is an attempt to improve consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations . The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and the guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset must be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The FSP is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle s. The statement is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent hierarchy for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are prepared in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. Unlike Statement on Auditing Standards (“SAS”) No. 69, The Meaning of Present in Conformity With GAAP , SFAS No. 162 is directed to the entity rather than the auditor. The statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of  Present Fairly in Conformity with GAAP , and is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 
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In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF No. 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities . Under the FSP, unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities, and should be included in the two-class method of computing EPS. The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years, and is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4  and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities . The FSP will require additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets and involvement with variable interest entities. The FSPs are effective for all reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this standard as of December 15, 2008 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Risk Factors

We urge you to carefully consider the following discussion of risks as well as other information regarding our common stock. We believe the following to be our most significant risk factors as of the date this report is being filed. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face.  Please refer to our risk factors contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2008 for additional factors.

We Have Reported Substantial Income In The First Quarter Of Fiscal 2009, And For The Fiscal Years 2008, 2007 and 2006 Which May Not Be Indicative Of Our Future Income

We have entered into license agreements, directly and through our joint venture with TPL and have reported substantial income as a result of this activity in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, and for the fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006. Because of the uncertain nature of the negotiations that lead to license revenues, pending litigation with companies which we allege have infringed on our patent portfolio, the possibility of legislative action regarding patent rights, petitions with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office to re-examine certain of our patents, and the possible effect of new judicial interpretations of patent laws, we cannot predict the amount of future revenues from such agreements, or whether there will be future revenues from license agreements at all.

We Are Dependent Upon A Joint Venture For Substantially All Of Our Income In Which Our Role Is Of A Passive Nature

In June of 2005, we entered into a joint venture with TPL, pursuant to which TPL is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of our microprocessor patent portfolio. This joint venture has been the source of virtually all of our income since June of 2005. Therefore, in light of the absence of significant revenue from other sources, we should be regarded as entirely dependent on the success or failure of the licensing and prosecution efforts of TPL on behalf of the joint venture.

We May Not Be Successful In Identifying Acquisition Candidates And If We Undertake Acquisitions, They Could Increase Our Costs Or Liabilities And Impair Our Revenue And Operating Results.
 
One of our strategies is to pursue growth through acquisitions. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates at prices that we consider appropriate. If we do identify an appropriate acquisition candidate, we may not be able to successfully negotiate the terms of the acquisition or finance the acquisition on terms that are satisfactory to us. Negotiations of potential acquisitions and the integration of acquired business operations could disrupt our business by diverting management attention from day-to-day operations. Acquisitions of businesses or other material operations may require debt or equity financing, resulting in leverage or dilution of ownership. We may encounter increased competition for acquisitions, which may increase the price of our acquisitions.

 
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Integration of acquisitions requires significant management time and financial resources. Any failure to properly integrate and manage businesses we acquire could seriously harm our operating results. In addition, acquired companies may not perform as well as we expect, and we may fail to realize anticipated benefits. In connection with acquisitions, we may issue common stock that would dilute our current stockholders’ ownership and incur debt and other costs which may cause our quarterly operating results to vary significantly. The dilution of our current stockholders’ ownership may be exacerbated if our per share stock price is depressed and common stock is issued in connection with acquisitions.
 
If we are unable to successfully integrate companies we may acquire, our revenue and operating results could suffer. The integration of such businesses into our operations may result in unforeseen operating difficulties, may absorb significant management attention and may require significant financial resources that would otherwise be available for other business purposes. These difficulties of integration may require us to coordinate geographically dispersed organizations, integrate personnel with disparate business backgrounds and reconcile different corporate cultures. In addition, we may not be successful in achieving anticipated synergies from these acquisitions.  We may experience increased attrition, including, but not limited to, key employees of the acquired companies, during and following the integration of acquired companies that could reduce our future revenue.
 
In addition, we may need to record write-downs from future impairments of identified intangible assets and goodwill, which could reduce our future reported earnings. Acquired companies may have liabilities or adverse operating issues that we fail to discover through due diligence prior to the acquisition. In particular, to the extent that prior owners of any acquired businesses or properties failed to comply with or otherwise violated applicable laws or regulations, or failed to fulfill their contractual obligations to their customers or clients, we, as the successor owner, may be financially responsible for these violations and failures and may suffer reputational harm or otherwise be adversely affected. The discovery of any material liabilities associated with our acquisitions could cause us to incur additional expenses and cause a reduction in our operating profits.

Disruptions in the Debt and Capital Markets Will Have an Adverse Affect on Our Ability to Obtain Funding

The debt and capital markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption for more than twelve months.  These issues, along with significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the re-pricing of credit risk, and the current weak economic conditions have made, and will likely continue to make, it difficult to obtain funding.  The cost of accessing the credit markets has increased as many lenders and institutional investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, and reduced or ceased to provide funding to borrowers.  Adverse changes in the economy could limit our ability to obtain financing from debt or capital sources or could adversely affect the terms on which we may be able to obtain any such financing  in the event we need to finance our share repurchases and acquisitions.  See “Part I – Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources-Liquidity.”

Changes In Our Relationships With Companies In Which We Hold Less Than A Majority Interest Could Change The Way We Account For Such Interests In The Future.

We hold a minority interest in Holocom to which we have guaranteed third party debt. Under the applicable provisions of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, including FIN 46(R), we currently consolidate the financial statements and results of operations of this company into our consolidated financial statements and results of operations, and record the equity interest that we do not own as a minority interest. For our investments  accounted for under the equity method (PDS and Talis), we record as part of other income or expense our share of the increase or decrease in the equity of these companies in which we have invested. Our investment in Avot is recorded at cost basis.  It is possible that, in the future, our relationships and/or our interests in or with this consolidated entity, equity method investees and cost basis investee could change. Such potential future changes could result in deconsolidation or consolidation of such entities, as the case may be, which could result in changes in our reported results.

 
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A Successful Challenge To Our Intellectual Property Rights Could Have A Significant And Adverse Effect On Us

A successful challenge to our ownership of our technology or the proprietary nature of our intellectual property would materially damage our business prospects. We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures and licensing arrangements to protect our intellectual property rights. We currently have seven U.S. patents, one European patent, and one Japanese patent issued. Any issued patent may be challenged and invalidated. Patents may not be issued for any of our pending applications. Any claims allowed from existing or pending patents may not be of sufficient scope or strength to provide significant protection for our products. Patents may not be issued in all countries where our products can be sold so as to provide meaningful protection or any commercial advantage to us. Our competitors may also be able to design around our patents.

Vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights or positions characterize the fiercely competitive semiconductor industry, which has resulted in significant and often protracted and expensive litigation. Therefore, our competitors and others may assert that our technologies or products infringe on their patents or proprietary rights. Persons we believe are infringing our patents are likely to vigorously defend their actions and assert that our patents are invalid. Problems with patents or other rights could result in significant costs, limit future license revenue, and impair or hinder our acquisition strategy. If infringement claims against us are deemed valid or if our infringement claims are successfully opposed, we may not be able to obtain appropriate licenses on acceptable terms or at all. Litigation could be costly and time-consuming but may be necessary to protect our future patent and/or technology license positions or to defend against infringement claims.  Parties have petitioned the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office to re-examine certain of our patents. An adverse decision in litigation or in the re-examination process could have a very significant and adverse effect on our business.

On December 18, 2007 we announced that a resolution was reached in two patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. District Courts in the Eastern District of Texas and the Northern District of California.  There are no assurances that the resolution will favorably impact, or that it will not impair, our ability to assert our technology rights in the future.

During the quarter ended February 29, 2008, we were named as co-defendants in three separate lawsuits regarding the MMP Portfolio. These actions have been dismissed by Stipulation. On December 1, 2008 we were named as co-defendants in a lawsuit regarding the MMP Portfolio.  See footnote 15 to our condensed consolidated financial statements and Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings in this Report on Form 10-Q.

If A Large Number Of Our Shares Are Sold All At Once Or In Blocks, The Market Price Of Our Shares Would Most   Likely Decline

Shareholders who acquired common stock through the exercise of warrants are not restricted in the price at which they can sell their shares. Shares sold at a price below the current market price at which the common stock is trading may cause the market price to decline.

A Significant Portion Of Our Investments Are Currently Illiquid Which May Impact Our Acquisition Strategy And/Or Operating Results

Our long-term investment in marketable securities balance consists of auction rate securities with a par value of approximately $11.7 million, which at present are highly illiquid. In the event we need immediate access to these funds, we will not be able to sell these investments at par value. These instruments are expected to remain illiquid until a future auction of these investments is successful, buyers are found outside of the auction process, or they are redeemed by the issuing agencies. We have partially offset the consequences of this illiquidity by securing a line of credit collateralized by the auction rates securities, however the amount we can borrow against our collateral is limited by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) . In the event these securities are deemed to be permanently impaired, we will be required to take a charge to operations in recognition of this impairment.

 
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The Market For Our Stock Is Subject To Rules Relating To Low-Priced Stock (“Penny Stock”) Which May Limit Our Ability To Raise Capital

Our common stock is currently listed for trading in the FINRA Over-The-Counter Bulletin (“OTC”) Board Market and is subject to the “penny stock rules” adopted pursuant to Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. In general, the penny stock rules apply to non-NASDAQ or non-national stock exchange companies whose common stock trades at less than $5.00 per share or which have tangible net worth of less than $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). Such rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade “penny stock” on behalf of persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document, quote information, broker’s commission information and rights and remedies available to investors in penny stocks. Many brokers have decided not to trade “penny stock” because of the requirements of the penny stock rules, and as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. The “penny stock rules,” therefore, may have an adverse impact on the market for our common stock and may affect our ability to raise additional capital if we decide to do so.

Our Share Price Could Decline As A Result Of Short Sales

When an investor sells stock that he does not own, it is known as a short sale. The seller, anticipating that the price of the stock will go down, intends to buy stock to cover his sale at a later date. If the price of the stock goes down, the seller will profit to the extent of the difference between the price at which he originally sold it less his later purchase price. Short sales enable the seller to profit in a down market. Short sales could place significant downward pressure on the price of our common stock. Penny stocks which do not trade on an exchange, such as our common stock, are particularly susceptible to short sales.

Our Future Success Depends In Significant Part Upon The Continued Services Of Our Key Senior Management

Our future success depends in significant part upon the continued services of our key senior management personnel. The competition for highly qualified personnel is intense, and we may not be able to retain our key managerial employees or attract and retain additional highly qualified technical and managerial personnel in the future. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we consider our relations with our employees to be good. None of our employees are covered by key man life insurance policies.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest rate risk

The primary objective of our investment activities is to maintain surplus cash in accounts that provide a high level of funds accessibility in large, respected financial institutions with asset safety as a primary consideration. Accordingly, we maintain our cash and cash equivalents with high quality financial institutions. Amounts deposited with these institutions may exceed federal depository insurance limits.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We maintain cash and cash equivalents in institutional money market accounts. In general, money market funds are not subject to interest rate risk because the interest paid on these funds fluctuates with the prevailing interest rate.

Our commercial checking account is linked to a sweep account. This sweep account is maintained by our financial institution in an offshore account located in the Cayman Islands. This sweep account is a deposit liability of our financial institution, the funds are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), in liquidation the funds have a lesser preference than deposits held in the United States, and the funds are subject to cross-border risks.

 
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Auction Rate Securities

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our auction rate securities.  During the quarter ended February 29, 2008, investment banks were reporting an inability to successfully obtain subscribers for high credit quality auction rate securities.  As of February 28, 2009, we held such auction rate securities with a par value totaling $11.7 million that failed to sell at auction. During December 2008, auction rate securities with a par value of $1,250,000 were redeemed by the issuers at par value. In the event we need to access funds invested in these auction rate securities we will not be able to liquidate these securities until a future auction of these securities is successful, they are refinanced and redeemed by the issuers, or a buyer is found outside of the auction process.  The investments consist of student loan auction rate instruments issued by various state agencies pursuant to the Federal Family Educational Loan Program (“FFELP”).  These investments are of high credit quality and the AAA credit ratings of the investments have been reaffirmed since February 2009.  These instruments are collateralized in excess of the underlying obligations, are insured by the various state educational agencies, and are guaranteed by the Department of Education as an insurer of last resort.

At February 28, 2009, the fair value of our auction rate securities was estimated at $10.3 million based on a valuation by Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.  We recorded the net temporary valuation adjustment of $789,116 in other comprehensive income, which represents the gross valuation adjustment of $1,331,751, net of the related tax benefit of $542,635.  We have concluded that the unrealized losses on these investments are temporary because (i) we believe that the decline in market value and absence of liquidity that has occurred is due to general market conditions, (ii) the auction rate securities continue to be of a high credit quality and interest is paid as due and (iii) we have the intent and ability to hold these investments until a recovery in market value occurs.  Since this valuation adjustment is deemed to be temporary, it did not affect our earnings for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009.

We are not currently able to predict how long these investments will remain illiquid, and as such, they have been classified as long-term investments in marketable securities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2009.

The fair value of our long-term investments in marketable securities could change significantly in the future and we may be required to record other-than-temporary impairment charges or additional unrealized losses in future periods.

We do not believe that the illiquidity of these investments will materially impact our ability to fund our working capital needs, capital expenditures or other business requirements.

During June 2008 we obtained a credit facility which provides for financing up to 50% of the par value balance of our outstanding auction rate securities. The facility is collateralized by the full value of the outstanding auction rate securities, required no origination fee, and when drawn upon will bear interest at the federal funds rate plus 3%.  On October 14, 2008 we drew $3,000,000 on the credit facility.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Quarterly Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of February 28, 2009, the end of the period to which this quarterly report relates, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.  This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer.

 
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Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our report filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2009, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II- OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Patent Litigation

On February 8, 2008, we, TPL and Alliacense Ltd. were named as defendants in three separate lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by Asustek Computer, Inc., HTC Corporation, and Acer, Inc., and affiliated entities of each of them. On February 13, 2008, the Asustek claims were amended to include claims against MCM Portfolio, LLC (Alliacense and MCM Portfolio are TPL-related entities), which do not involve us.

The Asustek case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336, '584 and '749 patents. The Asustek case also seeks a similar declaration with respect to two patents owned by TPL that are not a part of the MMP Portfolio, and as such we are not engaged in this aspect of the litigation and defense. The Acer case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '336, '584 and '749 patents. The HTC case similarly seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of those three patents and the '148 patent.

On April 25, 2008, we and TPL filed five patent infringement lawsuits in the Eastern District of Texas against HTC, Acer and Asustek. These suits allege infringement by HTC and Acer with respect to the '336 '749 '584 and '148 patents; and by Asustek with respect to the '336, '749 and '584 patents. On June 4, 2008, we and TPL filed patent infringement lawsuits against those parties in the Eastern District of Texas with respect to the ‘890 patent of the MMP Portfolio.  The Asustek action in the Eastern District of Texas is inclusive of matters with respect to two patents owned by TPL that are not  a part of the MMP Portfolio, and accordingly we are not engaged in this aspect of the litigation and defense (collectively, these cases are referred to as the "T-3" Litigation).

Motions to dismiss or transfer the Northern District of California actions to the Eastern District of Texas were heard on September 19, 2008 by U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel and subsequently denied.  As a result, the Texas Actions have been dismissed by Stipulation.  The Northern California cases are in the early discovery phase.  The Court will likely set trial in late 2009 or early 2010.

On December 22, 2008, we announced that Asustek had purchased a MMP Portfolio license, leaving HTC and Acer as the remaining defendants in the above action.

 
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On December 1, 2008, we, TPL and Alliascense, Ltd. were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California by Barco, N.V.  The Barco case seeks declaratory relief that its products do not infringe enforceable claims of the '584, '749 and '890 patents.  The Barco case will have the same or similar scheduling order as the Acer and HTC cases.

Deutsche Bank Arbitration

On October 16, 2008, we initiated binding arbitration claims before FINRA against Deutsche Bank  Securities, Inc., and affiliates ("DBSI") based on advisory services provided to us resulting in our purchases of auction rate securities ("ARS") and the failure of the ARS market in February 2008.  We experienced a  loss of liquidity and other damages as a result, and allege DBSI engaged in negligence and nondisclosure in providing us services.  DBSI has answered our claims and an arbitration panel is in the process of being selected.  Document discovery has been initiated.  Some instruments have been repurchased  by the issuers since the claim was filed (see Note 9).

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Please see Part I, Item 2, above, for our risk factors.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On April 28, 2006, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program.  We commenced the program in July 2006 and plan to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock on the open market from time to time.  As part of the program, we purchased 5,839,141 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $1,095,994 during the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

Following is a summary of all repurchases by us of our common stock during the three month period ended February 28, 2009:

Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
                   
December 1 – 31, 2008
    200,000     $ 0.13       200,000  
January 1 – 31, 2009
    250,750     $ 0.13       250,750  
February 1 – 28, 2009
    69,415     $ 0.11       69,415  
Total
    520,165     $ 0.13       520,165  

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

Those exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) refer to exhibits filed herewith. The other exhibits are incorporated herein by reference, as indicated in the following list.
 
Exhibit No.
Document
   
2.1
 
Agreement to Exchange Technology for Stock in the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K dated August 10, 1989 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
2.2
 
Assets Purchase Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated June 22, 1994, among the Company, nanoTronics Corporation and Helmut Falk, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K dated July 6, 1994 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
2.2.1
 
Amendment to Development Agreement dated April 23, 1996 between the Company and Sierra Systems, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2.1 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed April 29, 1996 (Commission file No. 333-01765)
 
2.3
 
Form of Exchange Offer dated December 4, 1996 between the Company and certain shareholders of Metacomp, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to Form 8-K filed January 9, 1997 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
2.4
 
Letter of Transmittal to Accompany Shares of Common Stock of Metacomp, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Exchange Offer dated December 4, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to Form 8-K filed January 9, 1997 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
2.5
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 4, 2008, among the Company, PTSC Acquisition 1 Corp, Crossflo Systems, Inc. and the Crossflo principal officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed August 11, 2008 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
3.1
 
Original Articles of incorporation of the Company’s predecessor, Patriot Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to registration statement on Form S-18, (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
3.2
 
Articles of Amendment of Patriot Financial Corporation, as filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on July 21, 1988, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to registration statement on Form S-18, (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
3.3
 
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 24, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
3.3.1
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 18, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.1 to Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
3.3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 24, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.2 to Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1997, filed July 18, 1997 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
3.3.3
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 28, 2000, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed May 5, 2000 (Commission file No. 333-36418)
 


 
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3.3.4*
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 6, 2002
 
3.3.5
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on October 16, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3.5 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed May 21, 2004 (Commission file No. 333-115752)
 
3.3.6*
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 29, 2005
 
3.3.7*
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 14, 2005
 
3.4
Articles and Certificate of Merger of Patriot Financial Corporation into the Company dated May 1, 1992, with Agreement and Plan of Merger attached thereto as Exhibit A, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
3.5
Certificate of Merger issued by the Delaware Secretary of State on May 8, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
3.6
Certificate of Merger issued by the Colorado Secretary of State on May 12, 1992, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
3.7
Bylaws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
4.1
Specimen common stock certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 Form 8-K dated May 12, 1992 (Commission file No. 33-23143-FW)
 
4.2
1996 Stock Option Plan of the Company dated March 25, 1996 and approved by the Shareholders on May 17, 1996, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed May 23, 1996 (Commission file No. 333-01765)
 
4.3
2001 Stock Option Plan of the Company dated February 21, 2001 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.19 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed March 26, 2001 (Commission file No. 333-57602)
 
4.4
2003 Stock Option Plan of the Company dated July 2, 2003 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.27 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed September 4, 2003 (Commission file No. 333-108489)
 
4.5
2006 Stock Option Plan of the Company dated March 31, 2006 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.19 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed June 20, 2006 (Commission file No. 333-135156)
 
10.1
Employment Agreement dated September 17, 2007 by and between the Company and Clifford L. Flowers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 
10.2
Employment Agreement dated February 29, 2008 by and between the Company and Frederick C. Goerner, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed May 20, 2008 (Commission file No. 000-22182)
 


 
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23.1*
 
Consent of Independent Valuation Firm
 
31.1*
 
Certification of Frederick C. Goerner, CEO, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31.2*
 
Certification of Clifford L. Flowers, CFO, pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1*
 
Certification of Frederick C. Goerner, CEO, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 Title 18 of the United States Code
 
32.2*
 
Certification of Clifford L. Flowers, CFO, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 Title 18 of the United States Code
 

 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
DATED:  April 9, 2009
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
 
/S/ FREDERICK C. GOERNER
 
Frederick C. Goerner
Chief Executive Officer
 

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
Signature
 
Title
Date
 
/S/ FREDERICK C. GOERNER  
Frederick C. Goerner
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
April 9, 2009
/S/ CLIFFORD L. FLOWERS
Clifford L. Flowers
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer
April 9, 2009
/S/ CARLTON M. JOHNSON
Carlton M. Johnson
 
 
Director
April 9, 2009
/S/ GLORIA H. FELCYN
Gloria H. Felcyn
 
 
Director
April 9, 2009
/S/ HELMUT FALK, JR.
Helmut Falk, Jr.
 
 
Director
April 9, 2009
/S/ HARRY L. TREDENNICK
Harry L. Tredennick
 
 
Director
April 9, 2009
/S/ DONALD E. SCHROCK
Donald E. Schrock
 
Director
April 9, 2009
 
 
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Exhibit 3.3.4

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

Patriot Scientific Corporation, a corporation duly organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify that:

I.           The amendment to the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation set forth below was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 and has been consented to in writing by the stockholders, in accordance with Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

II.          The first paragraph of the FIFTH Article of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to read as follows:

FIFTH                      The aggregate number of shares of capital stock of all classes which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is TWO HUNDRED FIVE MILLION (205,000,000), having a par value of $.00001 per share, of which TWO HUNDRED MILLION (200,000,000) shall be designated Common Stock (the “Common Stock” or “Common Shares”), and FIVE MILLION (5,000,000) shall be designated Preferred Stock, par value $.00001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. All shares shall be issued for such consideration or considerations as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may from time to time determine.  All rights, preferences, voting powers, relative, participating, optional or other special rights and privileges, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Preferred Stock shall be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The rights, preferences, voting powers, relative, participating, optional or other special rights and privileges, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Common Stock shall be expressly made subject and subordinate to those that may be fixed with respect to any shares of the Preferred Stock and shall be as follows:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Patriot Scientific Corporation has caused this Certificate to be executed by Lowell W. Giffhorn, its authorized officer, on this   6 th   day of May, 2002.


/s/ Lowell W. Giffhorn

Lowell W. Giffhorn, Exec. V.P., CFO, and Secretary

 
 
 

Exhibit 3.3.6

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

Patriot Scientific Corporation, a corporation duly organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify that:

I.           The amendment to the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation set forth below was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 and has been consented to in writing by the stockholders, in accordance with Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

II.          The first paragraph of the FIFTH Article of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to read as follows:

FIFTH                      The aggregate number of shares of capital stock of all classes which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is FIVE HUNDRED FIVE MILLION (505,000,000), having a par value of $.00001 per share, of which FIVE HUNDRED MILLION (500,000,000) shall be designated Common Stock (the “Common Stock” or “Common Shares”), and FIVE MILLION (5,000,000) shall be designated Preferred Stock, par value $.00001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. All shares shall be issued for such consideration or considerations as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may from time to time determine.  All rights, preferences, voting powers, relative, participating, optional or other special rights and privileges, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Preferred Stock shall be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The rights, preferences, voting powers, relative, participating, optional or other special rights and privileges, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Common Stock shall be expressly made subject and subordinate to those that may be fixed with respect to any shares of the Preferred Stock and shall be as follows:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Patriot Scientific Corporation has caused this Certificate to be executed by Lowell W. Giffhorn, its authorized officer, on this 14 th day of April, 2005.


/s/ Lowell W. Giffhorn

Lowell W. Giffhorn, Exec. V.P., CFO, and Secretary

 
 
 

 
Exhibit 3.3.7

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

Patriot Scientific Corporation, a corporation duly organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify that:

I.           The amendment to the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation set forth below was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 and has been consented to in writing by the stockholders, in accordance with Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

II.          The first paragraph of the FIFTH Article of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to read as follows:

FIFTH                      The aggregate number of shares of capital stock of all classes which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is FIVE HUNDRED FIVE MILLION (505,000,000), having a par value of $.00001 per share, of which FIVE HUNDRED MILLION (500,000,000) shall be designated Common Stock (the “Common Stock” or “Common Shares”), and FIVE MILLION (5,000,000) shall be designated Preferred Stock, par value $.00001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. All shares shall be issued for such consideration or considerations as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may from time to time determine.  All rights, preferences, voting powers, relative, participating, optional or other special rights and privileges, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Preferred Stock shall be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The rights, preferences, voting powers, relative, participating, optional or other special rights and privileges, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Common Stock shall be expressly made subject and subordinate to those that may be fixed with respect to any shares of the Preferred Stock and shall be as follows:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Patriot Scientific Corporation has caused this Certificate to be executed by David H. Pohl, its authorized officer, on this 10 th day of November, 2005.


 
/s/ David H. Pohl
 
David H. Pohl, President and
 
Chief Executive Officer


 
 

Exhibit 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT VALUATION FIRM


We consent to the inclusion in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Patriot Scientific Corporation for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009 of references to our Valuation Report relating to the estimation of fair value of certain auction rate securities held by the Company as of February 28, 2009 and to references to our firm’s name therein.



/s/ Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
April 7, 2009
 
 
 
 

 
Exhibit 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rule 13a–14(a)/15d–14(a) Certification
 
I, Frederick C. Goerner, Chief Executive Officer of the registrant, certify that:

1.           I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009 of Patriot Scientific Corporation;

2.           Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.           Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.           The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)         Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)         Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)         Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)         Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.           The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)         All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)         Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 9, 2009
   
/s/ Frederick C. Goerner

Frederick C. Goerner
Chief Executive Officer
   
 
 
 
 


Exhibit 31.2
 
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
Rule 13a–14(a)/15d–14(a) Certification
 
I, Clifford L. Flowers, Chief Financial Officer of the registrant, certify that:

1.           I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009 of Patriot Scientific Corporation;

2.           Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.           Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.           The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)           Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
(b)           Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)           Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)           Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.           The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)           All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)           Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 9, 2009
         
   
/s/ Clifford L. Flowers

Clifford L. Flowers
Chief Financial Officer
   
 
 
 
 

Exhibit 32.1
 
CERTIFICATION FURNISHED PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
In connection with the quarterly report of Patriot Scientific Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to which this Certification is an exhibit (the “Report”), the undersigned officer of the Company does hereby certify, pursuant to Rule 13a–14(b) or Rule 15d–14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
 
(1)           The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2)           The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: April 9, 2009
         
   
/s/ Frederick C. Goerner

Frederick C. Goerner
Chief Executive Officer
   
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit 32.2
 
CERTIFICATION FURNISHED PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
In connection with the quarterly report of Patriot Scientific Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to which this Certification is an exhibit (the “Report”), the undersigned officer of the Company does hereby certify, pursuant to Rule 13a–14(b) or Rule 15d–14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
 
(1)           The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)           The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: April 9, 2009
         
   
/s/ Clifford L. Flowers

Clifford L. Flowers
Chief Financial Officer