Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity TOTAL Treasury Stock, Value Common stock in treasury, at cost (shares held: March 31, 2011, 37.1; September 30, 2010, 39.7) Common stock in treasury, at cost (shares held:December 31, 2009, XX; September 30, 2009, 39.3) Common stock in treasury, at cost (shares held: March 31, 2010, XX; September 30, 2009, 39.3) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Retained earnings Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock (shares issued: 181.4) Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, Carrying Value Long-term debt, Carrying Value Long-term debt Long-term debt Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Employee-related Liabilities, Current Compensation and benefits Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Assets Identifiable assets TOTAL TOTAL Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Goodwill Beginning Balance Ending Balance Goodwill Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,203.8 and $1,185.5, respectively Assets, Current Total current assets Other Assets, Current Other current assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Inventories Inventories Inventory, Net Receivables, Net, Current Receivables Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Discontinued operations Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income Net income Earnings Per Share, Diluted Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Net income Net income Earnings Per Share, Basic Discontinued operations Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Share, Total Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income Net income Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax provision Income tax provision Income tax provision Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Total Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income from continuing operations before income taxes Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total Selling, General and Administrative Expense Gross profit Gross Profit Cost of Sales, Total Cost of Goods and Services Sold Services Services Cost of Services Products and solutions Cost of Goods Sold, Total Cost of Goods Sold Sales Revenue, Net Sales Sales, Total Total sales Services Services Sales Revenue, Services, Net Products and solutions Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Total Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Total Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Cash used for discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash used for discontinued operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Continuing Operations Cash provided by continuing operations Net change in cash associated with the entity's continuing operations. Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Cash received from stock option exercises Proceeds from the exercise of stock options Purchases of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchases of treasury stock Cash dividends Payments of Dividends, Total Payments of Dividends Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Other assets and liabilities Other assets and liabilities Other assets and liabilities Compensation and benefits Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities, Total Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables, Total Receivables Pension Contributions Pension trust contributions Pension trust contributions Share-based Compensation Share-based compensation expense, recognized Share-based Compensation, Total Share-based compensation expense Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total Amortization of Intangible Assets Depreciation Depreciation, Total Depreciation Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash provided by operating activities Income from continuing operations Retirement Benefits Expenses Retirement benefits expense The amount of pension and other postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for defined benefit plans. Pension and other postretirement benefit expense includes the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss on plan assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain or loss due to settlements or curtailments. Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Total other intangible assets, net Other intangible assets, net Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Prepaid pension Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Retirement benefits Retirement benefits Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income from discontinued operations Income from discontinued operations Income from discontinued operations Income from discontinued operations Accrual from discontinued operations, net of tax Total current liabilities Cost of sales Gross profit Other financing activities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total shareowners' equity Total shareowners' equity Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash used for investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash used for financing activities Total cost of sales Selling, general and administrative expenses Cash dividends Capital expenditures Products and solutions Services Total cost of sales Excess income tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess income tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess income tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: ASSETS Assets [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10) Commitments and Contingencies Shareowners' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Common Stock, Shares, Issued Sales Sales Revenue, Net [Abstract] Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract] Basic earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Weighted average outstanding shares: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Diluted weighted average outstanding shares Net Cash Provided By Used In Continuing Operations [Abstract] Continuing operations: Net cash provided by used in continuing operations. Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Operating activities: Adjustments to arrive at cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of foreign currency adjustments: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Financing activities: Discontinued operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets. 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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurement [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurement Retirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingent Liabilities [Abstract] Commitments and Contingent Liabilities. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Business Segment Information Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Discontinued Operations. 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Includes description of risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and nonhedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items. Also includes the disclosures required regarding the fair value of financial instruments, including financial assets and financial liabilities, and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities. Business Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Information. Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) [Abstract] Basis Of Presentation And Accounting Policies Details Abstract. Income from continuing operations available to common shareowners Income from continuing operations available to common shareowners for purposes of calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. Income from continuing operations available to common shareowners Basic weighted average outstanding shares Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) [Abstract]. Share-Based Compensation (Details) [Abstract] 1002 - Disclosure - Share Based Compensation (Details) [Abstract] Share Based Compensation. Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Tables) [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies. Income From Continuing Operations Allocated To Participating Securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities for purposes of calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. Effect of dilutive securities Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive share-based compensation awards Income from continuing operations available to common shareowners Reconciled Basic and Diluted EPS Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Reconciled Basic and Diluted EPS Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation (Tables) [Abstract] Advance Payments From Customers And Deferred Revenue The current portion, due within one year, of prepayments received from customers for goods or services to be provided in the future; and the total carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and that are expected to be recognized as such within one year. Advance payments from customers and deferred revenue The current portion, due within one year, of accruals relating to cash rebates, account credits, additional products and services, or rights to return products under various incentive programs provided to customers. Customer Returns Rebates And Incentives Customer returns, rebates and incentives Inventories (Tables) [Abstract] Inventories Tables. Inventories (Details) [Abstract] Inventories Details. Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance Accumulated depreciation Less accumulated depreciation Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables) [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Tables. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Architecture and Software [Member] Architecture and Software [Member] Architecture And Software. Control Products and Solutions [Member] Control Products and Solutions [Member] Control Products And Solutions. Other intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Total accumulated amortization Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization Future Amortization Expense, Year One Estimated amortization expense in 2011 Future Amortization Expense, Year Two Estimated amortization expense in 2012 Future Amortization Expense, Year Three Estimated amortization expense in 2013 Future Amortization Expense, Year Four Estimated amortization expense in 2014 Future Amortization Expense, Year Five Estimated amortization expense in 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Inventory Valuation Reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance Inventory Valuation Reserves, Beginning Balance Allowance for excess and obsolete inventory Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Text Block] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total Amortized intangible assets, net Intangible assets not subject to amortization Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Computer software products [Member] Computer software products [Member] Customer relationships [Member] Customer relationships [Member] Technology [Member] Technology [Member] Technology. Intangible Asset Gross Excluding Goodwill Total other intangible assets, carrying amount Total other intangible assets, carrying amount Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date. Schedule Of Inventory Text Block Inventories Schedule of entity's components of inventory. Inventories Other intangible assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments Translation and other Other intangible assets [Member] Other intangible assets [Member] Other. Inventories (Textuals) [Abstract] Inventory Adjustments [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textuals) [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] Other Current Liabilities (Tables) [Abstract] Other Current Liabilities Tables. Other Current Liabilities [Text Block] Other Current Liabilities Description and amounts of current liabilities not separately disclosed on the statement of financial position at the end of the reporting period. Other Current Liabilities (Details) [Abstract] Other Current Liabilities Details. Product Warranty Obligations (Tables) [Abstract] Product Warranty Obligations Tables. Product Warranty Obligations (Details) [Abstract] Product Warranty Obligations Details. Product Warranty Obligations Product Warranty Obligations Text Block Product Warranty Obligations Schedule of changes in product warranty obligations. Warranties recorded at time of sale Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued, Total Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Adjustments to pre-existing warranties Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease), Total Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease) Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Settlements of warranty claims Product warranty obligations Product Warranty Accrual, Current Balance at end of period Balance at beginning of period Accrued interest Interest Payable, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Other Current Liabilities Product Warranty Obligations Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Tables) [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurement Tables. Unrealized Gain (loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, Before Tax [Text Block] Pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income related to hedges Pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to hedges. Pre-tax amount of Losses Gains from Forward Exchange Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Text Block] Pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations related to forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments Pre-tax amount of (losses) gains from forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments. Retirement Benefits (Details) [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurement (Details) [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurement. Other current assets [Member] Other current assets [Member] Other current assets. Other current liabilities [Member] Other current liabilities [Member] Other current liabilities. 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Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit cost in income from continuing operations Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Prior service credits Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Prior service credits Prior service credit Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net periodic benefit cost Pension Benefits [Member] Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] Adjustment for Amortization [Abstract] Amortization: Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Summary of the carrying value and fair value of long term debt Abstract Summary of the carrying value and fair value of long-term debt Summary of the carrying value and fair value of our long-term debt. 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Offsetting Tax Benefits Offsetting Tax Benefits The amount of tax benefits related to deferred tax assets and tax receivables related to Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits. Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Statutory tax rate Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block] Sales and operating results of reportable segments Discontinued Operations (Details) [Abstract] Discontinued Operations Details. Discontinued Operations Textuals Abstract Discontinued Operations Textuals. 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Unrealized losses on foreign exchange contracts Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities, Total Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Net Income Available To Common Stockholders Net income available to common shareowners Net income available to common stockholders for purposes of calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. 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Receivables, Policy [Text Block] Receivables Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Other comprehensive income (loss) Other comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit plan liabilities Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Currency translation adjustments Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Total Business Segment Information (Tables) [Abstract] Business Segment Information Tables. 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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Allowances for doubtful accounts Allowance For Certain Customer Returns Rebates And Incentives In Receivable Allowance for certain customer returns, rebates and incentives Allowance for certain customer returns rebates and incentives in receivable. 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Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Net Income taxes The net change during the period in the amount of 1) cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations that are based on the reporting entity's earnings; 2) changes in balances representing the tax effects of future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value; 3) the net change in liabilities recorded in regard to uncertain tax positions under FIN 48; and 4) all other income tax asset and liability balance sheet accounts. Proceeds From Sale Of Property Business And Investments Proceeds from sale of property and investments Proceeds from sale of property and investments The cash inflow associated with the sale of property, plant and equipment assets; business segments and investments during the period. Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash dividends per share Net Income Allocated To Participating Securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Net income allocated to participating securities for purposes of calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Allocated To Participating Securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Less: Allocation to participating securities Income (loss) from discontinued operations allocated to participating securities for purposes of calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Available To Common Shareowners Income from discontinued operations available to common shareowners Income (loss) from discontinued operations available to common shareowners for purposes of calculating earnings per share under the two-class method. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Compensation Cost Share-based compensation expense, recognized Translation Adjustment For Net Investment Hedge Increase Decrease Net Of Tax Pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income related to foreign currency denominated debt designated as net investment hedge Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax Pre-tax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income related to hedges before tax, total Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Liabilities, Fair Value Foreign denominated debt designated as net investment hedges Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] Unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of presentation Product Warranty Policy Text Block Product warranty obligations Description of accounting for warranties including the methodology for measuring the liabilities. Derivatives Policy [Text Block] Derivatives instruments and fair value measurement Income Tax Policy [Text Block] Income taxes Net after-tax benefit relating to changes in estimate for environmental and legal matters of divested businesses Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next Twelve Months Net Of Tax Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months, net of tax The estimated net amount of unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months, net of tax. Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation Tax benefit as a result of the resolution of a domestic tax matter of divested businesses Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Text Block] Components of net periodic benefit cost in income from continuing operations Retirement Benefits (Tables) [Abstract] Retirement Benefits. Discrete Tax Benefits Net Discrete tax benefits, net Unusual or infrequent tax benefits, net of unusual or infrequent tax expenses, which do not relate to "ordinary income" in the current year. Discrete tax items are accounted for in the period in which they occur.