Patent 10098396 was granted and assigned to Ehresmann Engineering, Inc. on October, 2018 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A method for manufacturing an artificial branch for use in providing an aesthetic element, or for providing camouflage or another structure. The joints between the various members of the artificial branch are preferably welded in place. The artificial branch preferably includes a main stem assembly including a reinforcing plug, branch stem members, limb assemblies, limb coupling members, a longitudinal support member, and foliage members.