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Identifiable Intangible Asset Balances (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2011
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | $ 234 | $ 171 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (85) | (71) |
| Net Carrying Amount | 149 | 100 |
| Unamortized intangible assets - Trademarks | 386 | 387 |
| Identifiable intangible assets, net | 535 | 487 |
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Patents
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 99 | 80 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (29) | (24) |
| Net Carrying Amount | 70 | 56 |
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Trademarks
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 41 | 44 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (26) | (25) |
| Net Carrying Amount | 15 | 19 |
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Other
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Gross Carrying Amount | 94 | 47 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (30) | (22) |
| Net Carrying Amount | $ 64 | $ 25 |