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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 03, 2011 | Jul. 03, 2011
Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Textuals) |  |
Purchased in process research and development to amortizable intangibles to reflect commercialization | $ 971 |
Weighted average amortization periods for patents and trademarks |  | 17 years
Weighted average amortization periods for other Intangible assets |  | 27 years
Amortization expense of amortizable intangible assets |  | 402
Estimated amortization expense per year |  | $ 840

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