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Convertible Line of Credit - Related Party [Abstract]
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Convertible Line of Credit - Related Party [Abstract]
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Convertible Line of Credit - Related Party [Abstract]
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Convertible Line of Credit - Related Party [Abstract]
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Share price (in dollars per share)				$ 3
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Supplemental Line of Credit [Member] | Richard E. Uihlein [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
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Convertible Line of Credit - Related Party [Abstract]
Share price (in dollars per share)	$ 3			$ 3
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Convertible Line of Credit - Related Party [Abstract]
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