Okay, it's obviously a "Pocketdoc," but what does it do? Google has failed me.
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Found this little black box in a bin of my grandparent's things and was curious what it was. The internet turned up nothing for me, so I thought maybe reddit could help sleuth it out.
My grandmother was an avid crafter and sewer (the needle and thread type, not the poop pipe variety), so my initial guess is that it may have something to do with sewing or similar.
At the same time, it's "NOT TO BE USED WITH PACER IMPLANT." So maybe medical?
I'm stumped. What is this thing?
Most likely a pseudomedical quack device designed to improve cash flow to the seller.
Bingo.
But will it kill me if I turn it on or pull out the guts? Would make a nice housing for an effects pedal.
Attery operated vaso-dilatalor
https://trademarks.justia.com/733/74/pocketdoc-73374420.html
Medical Devices PRODUCT Pocketdoc electromagnetic field generator & components at Minden Dist Nev Civil No CV R 83 002BRT CHARGED 1 6 83 and amended 6 25 84 The labeling of the device manufactured by Igon Inc Minden Nev and accompanied by labeling reading insert Pocketdoc Induces a low level of Vaso dilation around the area being treated Minden NV and leaflets It's small It's QUIET It Works Pocketdoc Igon Inc Manufacturing Minden Nevada and Relief From Pain Without Drugs Pocketdoc contained false and misleading claims to induce a low level of vasodilation to have been proven very successful for the pain of arthritis migraine bursitis backaches etc and to be beneficial for asthma illeus sic stiff or painful joints hemorrhoids painful muscles stomach cramps migraine arthritis whiplash backache bronchial sic headaches nervous tension insomnia and aches or pains 502 a the device's labeling lacked adequate directions for use and was not exempted 502 f 1 and the article was dangerous to health when used in the manner prescribed recommended or suggested in the labeling in that the termination of the use of drugs several hours before using the device was indicated which termination in the case of drugs such as digitalis coumarin or insulin would impose a severe hazard to the patient 502 j DISPOSITION The article was claimed by SGR Ltd Minden Nev who denied the charges The government served written interrogatories on the claimant The claimant served written interrogatories on the government Various extensions of time for the completion of discovery were granted Meanwhile various changes in the status of the claimant were made An extension of time to file settlement papers was granted to the government Subsequently an amended complaint for forfeiture and injunction was accepted for filing by the court as a condition precedent to the acceptance of the parties consent decree of condemnation and injunction Ultimately a consent decree of condemnation of the article and permanent injunction against certain corporate officers was filed The decree ordered destruction of the devices and the destruction of the promotional material used for the devices Also Royce Sullivan and Anne Sullivan as individuals and corporate officers of Igon Inc SGR Ltd and Igon Corp were enjoined from directly or indirectly making any claim for devices intended for use in the cure mitigation treatment or prevention of disease in manor other animals where a such claim in the labeling is false or misleading in any particular b such claim fails to provide adequate directions for use unless exempted c such claim fails to provide adequate warnings regarding the safe and effective use of the device FDC No 63922 S No 82 390 882 SJ No 7
https://books.google.com/books?id=gksRs6xxp64C&ppis=_e&lpg=RA8-PA46&ots=Si1ex7kFbL&dq=POCKETDOC%20Minden%2C%20NV&pg=RA8-PA46#v=onepage&q=POCKETDOC%20Minden,%20NV&f=false
Wow, that was fast! Thank you!
Solved!