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A combined connector assembly provided for quick, secure fluid and electrical connection includes a socket assembly and plug assembly. The socket assembly can be supported on various structures as a wall outlet or an appliance attachment by means of an adapter assembly. Interlocking means are incorp

A combined connector assembly provided for quick, secure fluid and electrical connection includes a socket assembly and plug assembly. The socket assembly can be supported on various structures as a wall outlet or an appliance attachment by means of an adapter assembly. Interlocking means are incorporated with electrical contacts between socket and plug assemblies so that the fluid and electrical connection between the socket and plug assemblies can be quickly and securely established, eliminating the risk of accidental detachment of the plug assembly from the socket assembly. Seals and covers are provided to prevent fluid leakage from the assembly in both connected and disconnected positions. The combined connector assembly of the present invention can be advantageously used to connect an appliance to a water supply and drain system which pumps water to and removes water under vacuum from the appliance through a single hose in a pre-programmed manner.

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A combined connector assembly provided for quick, secure fluid and electrical connection includes a socket assembly and plug assembly. The socket assembly can be supported on various structures as a wall outlet or an appliance attachment by means of an adapter assembly. Interlocking means are incorp

A combined connector assembly provided for quick, secure fluid and electrical connection includes a socket assembly and plug assembly. The socket assembly can be supported on various structures as a wall outlet or an appliance attachment by means of an adapter assembly. Interlocking means are incorporated with electrical contacts between socket and plug assemblies so that the fluid and electrical connection between the socket and plug assemblies can be quickly and securely established, eliminating the risk of accidental detachment of the plug assembly from the socket assembly. Seals and covers are provided to prevent fluid leakage from the assembly in both connected and disconnected positions. The combined connector assembly of the present invention can be advantageously used to connect an appliance to a water supply and drain system which pumps water to and removes water under vacuum from the appliance through a single hose in a pre-programmed manner. 200, Cornell et al., 347/013; US-5886718, 19990300, Johnson et al., 347/085; US-5946012, 19990800, Courian et al., 347/063; US-5987543, 19991100, Smith, 710/070; US-6002420, 19991200, Tanioka et al., 347/237; US-6091891, 20000700, Overall et al., 378/098.2; US-6109716, 20000800, Takahashi, 347/011; US-6126261, 20001000, Yamanaka, 347/012; US-6178009, 20010100, Yamada et al., 358/001.9; US-6193345, 20010200, Feinn et al., 347/012; US-6280011, 20010800, Schloeman et al., 347/012; US-6388591, 20020500, Ng, 710/071 rivers coupled to the cabling and receiving the fourth signals and converting the fourth signals to fifth signals having the LVDS levels. 2. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the first signaling levels comprise transistor-transistor logic (TTL) signaling levels. 3. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the first signaling levels comprise complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) signaling levels. 4. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the third signaling levels comprise transistor-transistor logic (TTL) signaling levels. 5. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the third signaling levels comprise complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) signaling levels. 6. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the third signaling levels are the same as the first signaling levels. 7. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the inkjet printhead assembly includes: at least one printhead having the LVDS receivers. 8. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the inkjet printhead assembly includes: a carrier; N printheads disposed on the carrier; and a module manager disposed on the carrier and including the LVDS receivers and providing sixth signals to the N printheads based on the third signals. 9. The inkjet printing system of claim 1 wherein the electronic controller further includes: LVDS receivers coupled to the cabling and receiving the fifth signals and converting the fifth signals to sixth signals having the first signaling levels which are provided to the electronics in the electronic controller. 10. An electronic controller for an inkjet printing system, the electronic controller adapted to couple to cabling, which is coupled to an inkjet printhead assembly in the inkjet printing system, the electronic controller comprising: electronics providing first signals having first signaling levels; low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) drivers which receive the first signals, convert the first signals to second signals having LVDS levels, and provide the second signals to the cabling; and LVDS receivers coupled to the cabling and receiving third signals having the LVDS levels from the printhead assembly over the cabling and converting the third signals to fourth signals having the first signaling levels which are provided to the electronics in the electronic controller. 11. The electronic controller of claim 10 wherein the first signaling levels comprise transistor-transistor logic (TTL) signaling levels. 12. The electronic controller of claim 10 wherein the first signaling levels comprise complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) signaling levels. 13. The electronic controller of claim 10 wherein the first signaling levels are the same as selected signaling levels employed in the inkjet printhead assembly. 14. A method of inkjet printing comprising: providing first signals having first signaling levels in an electronic controller; converting the first signals to second signals having low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) levels in the electronic controller; carrying the second signals to an inkjet printhead assembly; receiving the second signals in the inkjet printhead assembly; converting the second signals to third signals having third signaling levels in the inkjet printhead assembly; providing fourth signals having the third signaling levels in the inkjet printhead assembly; receiving the fourth signals in the inkiet Printhead assembly; and converting the fourth signals to fifth signals having the LVDS levels in the inkiet printhead assembly. 15. The method of claim 14 wherein the first signaling levels comprise transistor-transistor logic (17TTL) signaling levels. 16. The method of claim 14 wherein the first signaling levels comprise complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) signaling levels. 17. The method of claim 14 wherein the third signaling levels comprise transistor-transistor logic (TTL) signaling levels. 18