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Note 10 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Names [Member] |  |
Amortized intangible assets: |  |
Other intangible assets, gross | $ 367 | $ 350
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 171 | 162
Other intangible assets, net | 196 | 188
Customer Lists and Other [Member] |  |
Amortized intangible assets: |  |
Other intangible assets, gross | 733 | 621
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 125 | 103
Other intangible assets, net | 608 | 518
Other intangible assets, gross | 1,100 | 971
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | 296 | 265
Other intangible assets, net | $ 804 | $ 706

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