Patent ID: 8342861

Claim:
A power adapter, comprising: a first metal prong having a front end and a back end; a first metal base mechanically and electrically connected to the back end of the first metal prong, the first metal base including or coupling to at least a first connection member, and wherein, prior to mechanical and electrical connection of the first metal base and the first metal prong, the first metal base and the first metal prong are separate parts; a second metal prong having a front end and a back end; a second metal base mechanically and electrically connected to the back end of the second metal prong, the second metal base including or coupling to at least a second connection member, and wherein, prior to mechanical and electrical connection of the second metal base and the second metal prong, the second metal base and the second metal prong are separate parts; a molded cap formed around the first and second metal bases such that the first and second metal prongs are at least partially exposed and the first and second metal bases are not exposed except for the first and second connection members which are at least partially exposed, the molded base being non-conductive; a housing having a body with an opening configured to receive the molded cap; and a printed circuit board assembly having a plurality of electrical components coupled thereto, the printed circuit board assembly being provided within the housing, wherein when the molded cap is attached to the housing, the first metal prong is electrically connected to the printed circuit board assembly via the first connection member, and the second metal prong is electrically connected to the printed circuit board assembly via the second connection member.