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Accounts Receivable
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]  
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable


Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:


 
 
July 2,

2011
 
December 31,

2010
Accounts receivable
 
$
4,393,042


 
$
4,140,868


Allowances for doubtful accounts
 
(45,631
)
 
(37,998
)
Accounts receivable, net
 
$
4,347,411


 
$
4,102,870






The company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments.  The allowances for doubtful accounts are determined using a combination of factors, including the length of time the receivables are outstanding, the current business environment, and historical experience.