Francesco Mancina

Title: Francesco Mancina and Durable High Friction Coating for Brake Applications.

Introduction

Francesco Mancina is an inventor associated with Dearborn, Michigan, and Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC. His patent work addresses materials and manufacturing methods for brake components.

Latest Patents

Mancina is named on one patent, titled “Durable High Friction Coating (DHFC) for Brake Application.” The invention describes a coating made by mixing a binder, filler, and additives in liquid form, applying the mixture to a metal coil, and curing it before the coated material is cut or stamped into brake shims.

The coating may use water-based binders as an environmentally considerate option. Example formulations specify binder content of at least 70 and less than 95 weight percent, filler content of at least 5 and less than 30 weight percent, an elastomeric polymer content of at least 1 and less than 8 weight percent, and a rheology modifier content of at least 0.5 and less than 2 weight percent. The cured coating is intended to provide high friction and durability in brake applications.

Career Highlights

Mancina’s listed patent reflects work on coating composition and scalable manufacturing for automotive brake components. The process applies the coating to coil material before cutting or stamping, integrating coating and component production.

Collaborations

Mancina is associated with Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC. His listed coworkers include Abdul-Hafiz Afaneh and Abed Hasheminasab.

Conclusion

Francesco Mancina’s patent focuses on a durable, high-friction coating and a production method for coated brake shims, connecting materials engineering with practical brake-component manufacturing.