Abstract: A system for stabilizing and advancing a delivery system for direct access TAVI. The system includes an introducer support coupled to an introducer and a stable object, a cradle mechanism coupled to a handle of the delivery system and a stable object, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the delivery system. Operation of the adjustment mechanism moves the delivery system distal of the handle in a distal or proximal direction. The introducer support may be coupled to a flexible position clamp. The cradle mechanism includes a cradle for the handle, a flexible arm coupled to the cradle, and a clamp coupled to the flexible arm and attached to the stable object. The stable object may be an operating table. The adjustment mechanism may be coupled to the delivery system adjacent the introducer. The adjustment mechanism may include a quick release mechanism.

Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a decorative toothpick device designed primarily for use with chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, cake pops, pastries, or other food articles. The decorative toothpick device comprises a toothpick comprising a first end and a second end, and a decorative molded topper horizontally secured to the first end of the toothpick. The decorative molded topper also comprises an image secured to a surface of the decorative molded topper. The second end of the toothpick is then inserted horizontally into a confection. The decorative toothpick device would then act as an edible decoration attached to the food article. The decorative toothpick device can come in a ready-to-use package, or be prepared by hand by a user. Furthermore, the images of the decorative molded toppers can be decorated in a variety of designs and themes, depending on the occasion.

Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a decorative toothpick device designed primarily for use with chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, cake pops, pastries, or other food articles. The decorative toothpick device comprises a toothpick comprising a first end and a second end, and a decorative molded topper secured to the first end of the toothpick. The second end of the toothpick is then inserted into a confection. The decorative toothpick device would then act as a decorative top piece, as well as a handle with which to eat the strawberry, the cupcake, the cake pop, or the cookie, etc. The decorative toothpick device can come in a ready-to-use package, or be prepared by hand by a user. Furthermore, the decorative molded toppers can be decorated in a variety of designs and themes, depending on the occasion. For example, any kind of additional additive can be used to decorate the decorative molded toppers.