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Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges, net (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2009 Strategic Relocation of Manufacturing Operations [Member] Employee
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Restructuring Charge |  | $ 21
Total Headcount Reduction |  | 175
Reduction of Factory Workers |  | 153
Reduction of Office Workers |  | 18
Reduction of Management Employees |  | 4
Impairment charge | $ 55 |

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