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Loss contingency cash payment in escrow deposits.

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Loss contingency charge Of pretax earnings

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This element represents the expenses incurred by the entity which are directly related and attributable to receiving an award in settlement of litigation.

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The payments made in the period which reduced loss contingency liabilities.

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Present value of the estimated aggregate accrual for damages arising from third-party use of the entity's product(s) or process(es) as of the balance sheet date (if the accrual qualifies for discounting).

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Amounts paid during an accounting period for malpractice claims, including costs associated with litigation or claims settlements.

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Contingencies and Legal Proceedings (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Contingencies and Legal Proceedings (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 21, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010	Mar. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Jul. 06, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Contingencies and Legal Proceedings (Textual) [Abstract]
Resolve claims				$ 9,000,000
Pre-tax charge to earnings			9,000,000
Cash payment into escrow					9,000,000
Settlement agreement providing for the payment		2,100,000
Fees and expenses	700,000
Accrued estimated liabilities						$ 2,800,000