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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
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    PILKINGTON ACQUIRES LICENSE FROM RESEARCH FRONTIERS
      TO PRODUCE AND OFFER ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
            SPD-SMART AUTOMOTIVE GLASS PRODUCTS

Frankfurt, Germany   September 15, 2009.  Today at the Frankfurt
International Motor Show, Pilkington Group Limited announced
that it has acquired a new license from Research Frontiers Inc.
(Nasdaq:REFR) to offer SPD-Smart automotive end-products
globally. Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of
patented VaryFast  SPD-Smart  light-control film technology.

This license represents a significant expansion of Pilkington's SPD
business. In 2004, Pilkington acquired a license from Research
Frontiers to work with SPD technology to make laminated
SPD-SmartGlass panels. During this development phase, Pilkington
gained lamination expertise and also worked extensively with
customers to co-develop SPD-Smart products that meet the needs
and specifications of the automotive industry. With this new license,
Pilkington now has the ability to offer SPD-Smart end-products
including sunroofs, glass roof panels, adaptive sunvisors
incorporated into a vehicle's windscreen, and side and rear
windows.

SPD-Smart automotive products are instantly tunable manually or
automatically to any level of light transmission between clear and
extremely dark - blocking more than 99.5% of incoming visible
light. Due to its ability to block heat as well as visible light,
SPD-SmartGlass can reduce vehicle interior heat build-up and thus
cooling requirements. These eco-friendly products could also reduce
the size of air conditioning systems and thus save weight, fuel and
reduce CO2 emissions. Also, because they are in the most energy
efficient state when the engine is off, the vehicle is cooler upon
entering.

In addition to light, glare and heat control, SPD-Smart automotive
products provide greater security due to their on-demand privacy
capability, and protect passengers and interiors from harmful
ultraviolet radiation. Award-winning SPD-Smart technology offers
exceptionally innovative design opportunities and empowers users
by providing rapid, real-time control over the environment to suit
one's preference or requirements.

The worldwide non-exclusive license grants Pilkington the right to
manufacture and sell SPD-Smart automotive glass products
globally. As part of the NSG Group, Pilkington is one of the world's
leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems.

Speaking from the floor of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Joseph M.
Harary, President and Chief Executive Officer of Research Frontiers
Inc., noted: "Pilkington and their parent company, NSG Group, are
among the most successful glass companies in the world, and have
considerable experience in all types of high-end and functional glass
products, including smart glass. They have a long and stellar history
of bringing new and practical innovations to the glass industry and
to their customers. Research Frontiers has invested over $75 million
to develop high-performance light control with our SPD-Smart film
technology. With Pilkington's addition to our extensive list of
licensees around the world, Research Frontiers' patented
SPD-Smart light-control technology has now been licensed to
virtually every major glass company in the world for the production
of environmentally-friendly end-products."

"Our SPD teams in the UK, Germany, Japan and the US have been
working closely and intensely with Research Frontiers and our lead
OEM customer to introduce SPD-Smart end-products to the global
automotive market," commented Anthony R. Shaw, Vice President
Technology   Automotive for Pilkington. "SPD technology is a
high-performing technology that offers many distinctive
performance, safety, comfort and energy-saving benefits desired by
OEMs and their customers. We see exciting opportunities ahead in
the very near future."

About Pilkington and the NSG Group

Founded in 1826 and a member of NSG Group from June 2006,
Pilkington is a leader in the global Flat Glass industry and is one of
the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products.
NSG Group reported sales of Euros  5.7 billion (fiscal year ended
31 March 2009). The NSG Group employs approximately 31,400
people worldwide, has manufacturing operations in 28 countries on
four continents, and sells products in more than 130 countries. It
operates or has interest in, 51 float plants. The Float process,
invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952, is now the world
standard for high quality glass manufacture.  Pilkington is also the
inventor of the world's first self-cleaning glass  - Pilkington Activ

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 due to 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 patented 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.

Current product applications for SPD technology include:
SPD-Smart windows, sunshades, skylights, atria, curtainwalls and
interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows,
sunroofs, roof systems, sunvisors and sunshades; and aircraft and
marine windows and window shades. Potential future applications
include: eyewear products including sunglasses, ski goggles and
motorcycle helmets, mirrors; flat panel displays for electronic
products; and light-control filters for various industrial and
consumer applications.

SPD-Smart film technology was awarded the "Best of What's New
Award" for home technology from Popular Science magazine,
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-Smart ,
SPD-SmartGlass , SmartGlass , VaryFast , Speed Matters ,
Powered by SPD , SPD Clean Technology , SPD On-Board ,
Visit SmartGlass.com - to change your view of the world  and The
View of the Future - Everywhere You Look  are trademarks of
Research Frontiers Inc.

For further information or to arrange a visit to the Research
Frontiers Design Center, please contact:

Research Frontiers Inc.
Gregory M. Sottile, Ph.D.-Director of Market Development
Info@SmartGlass.com
(516) 364-1902
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