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Patent Agreement, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2010 | Aug. 26, 2009 | Mar. 26, 2011 | Mar. 27, 2010
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Cash consideration received recorded as recovery of costs previously incurred | $ 4,000 | $ 1,400 | $ 4,000 | $ 1,400

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