Patent ID: 7896702

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 said first metal prong, said 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 said second metal prong, said 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; and a molded cap formed around said first and second metal bases such that said first and second metal prongs are at least partially exposed and said first and second metal bases are not exposed except for the first and second connection members which are at least partially exposed, said molded base being non-conductive; a housing having a body with an opening configured to receive the molded cap; a printed circuit board assembly having a plurality of electrical components coupled thereto, said printed circuit board assembly being provided within said housing; a first connector mounted on the printed circuit board assembly, the first connector being configured to receive the first connection member when the molded cap is attached to said housing, thereby electrically connecting the first connection member, and thus the first metal prong, to the printed circuit board assembly; and a second connector mounted on the printed circuit board assembly, the second connector being configured to receive the second connection member when the molded cap is attached to said housing, thereby electrically connecting the second connection member, and thus the second metal prong, to the printed circuit board assembly.