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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies
Payment to the Company by insurance carriers for individual defendants	$ 8.7
Issuance of shares to plaintiff's counsel for payment of counsel's fees and expenses	$ 7.8
Stock option granted to plaintiff's counsel to acquire shares	32,000

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Issuance Of Shares To Plaintiff's Counsel For Payment Of Counsel's Fees And Expenses

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Payment to the Company by insurance carriers for individual defendants.

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Stock Option Granted To plaintiff's counsel To Acquire Shares

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