Patent ID: 7108152
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A fryer vat having strengthened vat welds comprising: a plurality of side portions; a main portion welded to the side portions; and a plurality of vertical vat welds formed at or adjacent to any two vertical ends or edges of said side portions by applying a torch to a filler material, wherein at least one of said vertical vat welds comprises a remelted surface layer formed by reapplying said torch over at least a portion of said at least one vat weld subsequent to the formation of said at least one vertical vat weld, wherein said remelted surface layer comprises a first concave portion having a first substantially uniform radius and a second concave portion having a second substantially uniform radius, wherein an edge of said first concave portion abuts an edge of said second concave portion, such that said edges define a ridge therebetween, and said first substantially uniform radius is substantially equal to said second substantially uniform radius.