Research and Development Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Research and Development Expense
Prepaid research and development costs	$ 1.9	$ 3.6

Carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of payments made in advance for research and development costs, which will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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