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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Sep. 29, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Accounts receivable, allowance | $ 7 | $ 18 |
| Inventories, reserves | 162 | 85 |
| Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Common Stock, issued shares (in shares) | 5,556 | 5,527 |
| Common Stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 5,556 | 5,527 |
| Assets of the consolidated variable interest entity | 11,188 | 11,771 |
| Liabilities of the consolidated variable interest entity | $ 1,682 | $ 2,186 |
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of inventory to net realizable value; takes into consideration such factors as market value, excessive quantities based on expected sales, technological obsolescence, and shrinkage. May also provide for estimated product returns or price concessions pertaining to product cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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