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Restructuring Charges (Detail Textuals) (2007 Facility Consolidation and Severance Costs, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 29, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 Buildings | Dec. 31, 2007 | Sep. 29, 2012 Buildings | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
2007 Facility Consolidation and Severance Costs |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | $ 17.1 |  |  |
Unoccupied building |  | 4,100 |  |  |  |
Occupied building |  |  |  | 4,300 |  |
Space remittance fee |  |  |  |  | 5.0 |
Contractually obligated tenant improvement reimbursement expense | 0.9 |  |  |  |  |
Obligated to pay an additional tenant improvement reimbursement expense |  |  |  | 0.3 |  |
Reduction of facility consolidation restructuring reserve related to 4100 building amendment |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2.0
Lease expiration date |  |  |  | Jan. 31, 2019 |  |

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