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New Accounting Pronouncements Disclosure [Abstract] New Accounting Prounouncements Disclosure [Abstract] Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Property and Equipment Disclosure [Abstract] Property and Equipment Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] Molds [Member] Molds [Member] Computer Equipment and Software [Member] Computer Equipment and Software [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Total property and equipment, cost Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Net property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement Statement [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash, cash equivalents and investment securities Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,093 at September 30, 2013 and $998 at December 31, 2012 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Taxes Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Total current assets Assets, Current PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net GOODWILL Goodwill INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) DEFERRED INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent TOTAL ASSETS Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current DEFERRED INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent INCOME TAX LIABILITY Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Convertible preferred stock, $1.00 par value Authorized-500 shares; Issued and outstanding - none Convertible Preferred Stock, Nonredeemable or Redeemable, Issuer Option, Value Common stock, $0.10 par value - Authorized-80,000 shares; Issued 14,855 shares at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, outstanding 14,727 shares at September 30, 2013 and 14,458 shares at December 31, 2012 Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Treasury stock, at cost - 128 shares at September 30, 2013 and 397 shares at December 31, 2012 Treasury Stock, Value Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Convertible preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Convertible preferred stock, authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Convertible preferred stock, issued shares Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Convertible preferred stock, outstanding shares Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury Stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Major Customer [Text Block} Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] REVENUES: Revenues [Abstract] Net sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Other Other Revenue, Net TOTAL REVENUE Revenues COST OF GOODS SOLD Cost of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit OPERATING EXPENSES: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Research and development Research and Development Expense Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES Income Tax Expense (Benefit) NET INCOME Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net income Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (for basic calculation) Dilutive securities Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation) EPS - basic EPS - diluted Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property and Equipment [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Treasury stock acquired [Abstract] Treasury stock acquired [Abstract] Treasury Stock Acquired from Share Awards Swap [Table] Treasury Stock Acquired from Share Awards Swap [Table] Treasury Stock Acquired from Share Awards Swap [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Treasury Stock Acquired from Share Awards Swap [Line Items] Treasury Stock Acquired from Share Awards Swap [Line Items] [Line Items] for Treasury Stock Acquired from Share Awards Swap [Table] Treasury stock shares acquired in share awards swap for income taxes Treasury stock acquired in share awards swap for income taxes Treasury stock acquired in share awards swap for employee income taxes paid Treasury stock acquired - share awards swap for tax payments Treasury stock acquired - share awards swap for tax payments Treasury stock acquired - share awards swap for tax payments Treasuy stock shares acquired from share awards swap Treasuy stock acquired from share awards swap Treasuy stock acquired from share awards swap Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Provision for doubtful accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for warranty and returns Provision for warranty and returns Provision for warranty and returns Stock compensation Share-based Compensation Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Bond premium amortization Investment Income, Amortization of Premium Cash provided (used) by changes in operating assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Prepaid and deferred income taxes Increase Decrease in Prepaid and Deferred Income Taxes The net change during the reporting period in the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of payments made for taxes. Also includes the net change during the reporting period in the account that represents the temporary difference that results from income (loss) that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa. Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of asset Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Intangible assets acquired Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Purchases of investment securities Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Proceeds from sale of investment securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan Proceeds from Stock Plans Tax benefits from exercise of stock options Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Accrued liabilities for property and equipment Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Effective Income Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Fair Value Measurement [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] DEI [Abstract] DEI [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Treasury Stock [Abstract] Treasury Stock [Abstract] Treasury Stock Acquired [Text Block] Treasury Stock Acquired [Text Block] Treasury Stock Acquired [Text Block] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $713 and $255 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively and $450 and $(132) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recuring and Nonrecuring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level 1) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Signifcant other observable inputs (level 2) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Significant unobservable inputs (level 3) Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Nontaxable Municipal Notes [Member] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Certificates of Deposit [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Available for sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]