Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Current assets: [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Investments Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of $208 and $226 as of September 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Income taxes receivable Inventories, net Deferred income taxes Other current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Deferred income taxes Other assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Current liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts payable, trade Income taxes payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt Deferred rent Other liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6) Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6) [Abstract] Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders’ equity: [Abstract] Common Stock, Class A, $.25 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; 3,071,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, excluding 1,357,200 treasury shares Capital surplus Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax Retained earnings Represents total stockholders' equity before adjustment for treasury stock. Treasury stock, 1,357,200 shares at cost Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (excludes 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 only shares outstanding and excludes all shares held in the treasury. Allowance for doubtful accounts (in Dollars) Common Stock, Class A, par value (in Dollars per share) Common Stock, Class A, shares authorized (in Shares) Common Stock, Class A, shares issued (in Shares) Common Stock, Class A, shares outstanding (in Shares) Treasury stock, shares (in Shares) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) [Abstract] Sales Cost of sales Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Loss from exit activity Operating income Interest and dividend income The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period as well as the amortization of premium on purchases of available-for-sale securities. Interest expense Other income (expense), net Income before income taxes Income tax provision Net income Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax: Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax: [Abstract] Net unrealized holding gain (loss) from available-for-sale securities, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $7 and $5 for 2012 and $4 and $0 for 2011, respectively Comprehensive income Basic and diluted net income per common share (in Dollars per share) The average number of shares issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted EPS, determined based on the timing of issuance of shares in the period. 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