Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (Commercial Litigation - TransWeb Corporation, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Patent
Claim
Commercial Litigation - TransWeb Corporation
 
Loss contingencies  
Number of counts jury did not rule in favor of Transweb 1
Number of 3M patents unenforceable due to inequitable conduct 2
Potential maximum loss exposure due to judgment against 3M $ 26
Accrued loss contingency reserve $ 0