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<DESCRIPTION>RESEARCH FRONTIERS AND PITTSBURGH GLASS WORKS PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 6, 2008
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  SMART GLASS COMPANY RESEARCH FRONTIERS LICENSES
            PITTSBURGH GLASS WORKS
  TO MAKE SPD-SMART AUTOMOTIVE SUNROOFS AND WINDOWS


PITTSBURGH, PA and WOODBURY, NY, October 6, 2008
Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) has acquired a license from
Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), the developer and
licensor of SPD-Smart(tm) light-control film technology. The
worldwide non-exclusive license grants PGW the right to
manufacture and sell SPD-SmartGlass(tm) automotive glass
products utilizing Research Frontiers' patented light-control
technology, including smart sunroofs, roof glass systems, and
windows. PGW was formerly the automotive glass business of
PPG Industries and is North America's largest producer of
automotive glazing.

When integrated with glass or plastic sunroofs, roof systems,
windshields, side and rear windows, and other vehicle glazings,
SPD-Smart film gives users the ability to rapidly, precisely and
uniformly control the amount of light, glare and heat entering
the vehicle.

SPD-Smart vehicle glazings provide greater security due to
on-demand privacy capability. They also provide increased
passenger comfort, and protect passengers and interiors from
heat and harmful ultraviolet radiation. SPD-Smart technology
empowers users by offering rapid, real-time control over the
environment to suit one's preference or requirements.

SPD-Smart glass is tunable manually or automatically to any
level of light transmission between clear and extremely dark,
and is capable of blocking over 99.5% of visible light. All of
this is done rapidly and uniformly regardless of the size of the
window   advantages that other smart window technologies
cannot offer.

Dick Heilman, Vice President, Marketing and R&D, Pittsburgh
Glass Works, LLC commented: "PGW has introduced numerous
technological and energy-efficient innovations into the
automotive glass market. SPD-Smart light control technology
will enable us to develop the variable light control windows and
roof systems our customers are demanding. We also are excited
about combining SPD-Smart technology with our other
innovative technologies to produce smart glass products with
extraordinary performance."

Joseph M. Harary, President of Research Frontiers, noted: "We
are pleased that PGW approached us for a license. We have
been monitoring each other's progress and we admire their
approach to innovation and the work that they have done to
introduce greater functionality and energy-efficiency to
automotive glass. They are not only a worldwide leader in
automotive glass products generally, but they are also on the
leading edge of advanced glass products. This positions them
very well to supply their customers with SPD-Smart products
that could also include other advanced and complementary
PGW technologies."

More vehicles are equipped with sunroofs, and auto makers are
introducing larger sunroofs, glass roof panels, and all-glass roof
systems in their vehicles. Worldwide automotive sunroof sales
are expected to exceed 18 million units in 2008, and grow to
over 110 million square feet by 2010. Customers for these
products are interested in increased functionality including
variable light transmittance and improved solar control.

About Pittsburgh Glass Works

Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) supplies automotive OEM
windshields, rear and side windows, sunroofs and assemblies for
auto and truck manufacturers, and it supplies and distributes
replacement automotive glass products for use in the
aftermarket. It also provides insurance claims services through
its LYNX Services subsidiary, glass management software and
internet marketing services through its GTS subsidiary, and
e-business solutions through its GLAXIS offering.

Automotive glass products are manufactured and fabricated in
nine North American plants located in Berea, Ky.; Creighton,
Meadville and Tipton, Pa.; Crestline Ohio; Evansville, Ind.;
Evart, Mich.; and Hawkesbury and Oshawa, Ont., Canada. In
addition, nine satellite parts assembly plants are located
throughout North America, and two LYNX Services claims
management call centers in Ft. Myers, Fla. and Paducah, Ky.
Combined, the businesses employ approximately 4,400 people.

For more information, visit www.pgwglass.com


About SPD Technology and Research Frontiers Inc.

Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR) develops and licenses
suspended particle device (SPD) technology used in VaryFast
SPD-Smart controllable glass and plastic products. Benefits
include dynamic control of light, glare and heat passing through
many types of glazings, noise reduction, greater security for
both privacy and structural integrity, and the protection of
interiors and occupants from heat and harmful ultraviolet
radiation. SPD technology, made possible by a flexible
light-control film invented and patented by Research Frontiers,
allows the user to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the
shading of glass or plastic, either manually or automatically.
This film can be used to transform into "smart" products a
variety of products used every day in homes, buildings, cars,
aircraft, boats, trains and motorcoaches.

SPD technology product applications include: SPD-Smart
windows, sunshades, skylights and interior partitions for homes
and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, roof systems,
sunvisors, sunshades, and mirrors; aircraft and marine windows
and window shades; eyewear products; and flat panel displays
for electronic products.

SPD-Smart film technology was awarded a "Best of What's
New Award" from Popular Science magazine for home
technology, received the 2007 North American Frost & Sullivan
Award for Excellence in Technology for glass, and was also
recognized as one of the top technologies by the Society of
Automotive Engineers' Aerospace Engineering magazine. SPD
technology is covered by over 500 patents and patent
applications held by Research Frontiers worldwide. Currently
35 companies are licensed to use Research Frontiers' patented
SPD light-control technology in emulsions, films, or
end-products. Further information about SPD-Smart technology,
Research Frontiers and its licensees can be found at
www.SmartGlass.com.

Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue
forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. This press release contains forward looking
statements. Actual results could differ and are not guaranteed.
Any forward-looking statements should be considered
accordingly. SPD-SmartTM, SPD-SmartGlassTM,
SmartGlassTM, VaryFastTM, Powered by SPDTM, The View
of the Future - Everywhere You LookTM and Visit
SmartGlass.com - to change your view of the worldTM are
trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.



For further information, please contact:

Research Frontiers Inc.
Joseph M. Harary, President
Patricia A. Bryant, Manager of Investor Relations
(516) 364-1902
info@SmartGlass.com

Pittburgh Glass Works, LLC
Richard Heilman
Vice President, Marketing and R&D
(412) 820-8133
dheilman@pgwglass.com
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