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Acquisitions of Businesses Disposal of Business (Details) (Apex [Member], USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 01, 2013
Jul. 31, 2010
Apex [Member]
   
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