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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 02, 2015
Royalty Income [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 224,000	$ 375,000

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