A delivery mechanism for an implantable stent which provides a high mechanical advantage to the surgeon and convenient operation so as to facilitate smooth withdrawal of an outer catheter sheath following placement of the stent in the desired location within the patient’s vessel. In some embodiments, the device comprises an adjustable band member to comfortably fit around any persons arm or leg and an eyeglass holding member adjustably coupled to the top of the band member such that an eyeglass can securely, and safely be held between the band member and the eyeglass holding member. The fiber block and mesh can be made of coir fibers. A telescoping mast is attached to the top member of the hitch bracket and a non-marring ball is attached to the top of the mast. A sacrificial layer is conformally formed over the permanent layer.