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Note 6 Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2011 | Oct. 02, 2010
Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customer [Line Items] |  |
Number of Customers Representing 10% Or More of Gross Accounts Receivable | One | One

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