Abstract: A lightweight bullet/stab resistant backpack system. The lightweight bullet/stab resistant backpack system includes unisex breathable straps, pouches, chain straps, daisy chains, cinch straps, pouches, elastic cinch strap, Velcro units, and soft body armor units. The backpack system is made of durable nylon material, polyester/plastic material, porous/non-woven material and metal. Further, the lightweight bullet/stab resistant. The backpack system is cost effective and easy to carry on daily basis by everyone. The backpack is capable of providing protection from bullets, knife stabbings, stab, and shrapnel, as well as capable of storing different types of goods/ articles as per the user's requirements. backpack system is configured so that it can be worn in a manner where the soft armor plate protects the user's back, or can be worn in a manner where the soft armor plate protects the user's chest.

Abstract: A high precision fiber array connector and its cost-effective method of manufacture are disclosed. Extreme accuracy is achievable in a process for molding the connector faceplate. It is this faceplate which retains the fibers of the array at requisite lateral and angular tolerances. Additionally mechanical, magnetostatic, and electrostatic methods of fiber positioning and insertion into the connector faceplate are disclosed.