1 of 59 united states securities and exchange commission washington dc 20549 form 10 k x annual report pursuant to section 13 or 15 d the act 1934 for fiscal year ended december 31 2001 transition period from file no 4018 dover corporation exact name registrant as specified in its charter delaware 53 0257888 state other jurisdiction incorporation organization irs employer identification 280 park avenue new york ny 10017 address principal executive offices zip code s telephone number including area 212 922 1640 registered 12 b each title class on which common stock par value g none indicate by check mark whether has filed all reports required be during preceding months such shorter