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Restructurings (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Jun. 29, 2012	Jul. 01, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Restructurings (Textual) [Abstract]
Unpaid restructuring costs			$ 212,000		$ 522,000
Restructuring charges	$ 1,600,000	$ 127,000	$ 1,586,000	$ 866,000

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Unpaid restructuring costs.

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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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