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Acquisitions of Businesses Disposal of Business (Details) (Apex [Member], USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified |
Feb. 01, 2013
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Jul. 31, 2010
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Apex [Member]
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||
| Cooper and Danaher joint ownership in Apex | 50.00% | |
| Cooper and Danaher representation and voting interest on Apex Board of Directors | 50.00% | |
| Sale of Apex to Bain Capital by Cooper and Danaher | $ 1.6 |