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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-12-002538
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120604
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120604
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120604

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000793524
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS [6794]
		IRS NUMBER:				112103466
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09399
		FILM NUMBER:		12885831

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		240 CROSSWAYS PARK DR
		CITY:			WOODBURY
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11797-2033
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5163641902

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		240 CROSSWAYS PARK DR
		CITY:			WOODBURY
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11797-2033
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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
<BR>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 <BR>___________________</FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>FORM 8-K
<BR>___________________<BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>CURRENT REPORT </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) <BR>OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT
REPORTED): June 4, 2012 <BR>___________________<BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>RESEARCH FRONTIERS
INCORPORATED<BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS
SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
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    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="36%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>DELAWARE</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="36%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>1-9399</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="27%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>11-2103466</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="36%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>(STATE OR OTHER
JURISDICTION</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="36%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="27%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>(IRS EMPLOYER</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="36%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>OF INCORPORATION)</FONT></TD>
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    <TD noWrap style="text-align: center" width="27%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>IDENTIFICATION
  NO.)</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><BR>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>240 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE <BR>WOODBURY,
NEW YORK 11797-2033<BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL
EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND ZIP CODE) </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING
AREA CODE: (516) 364-1902 </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below): </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Soliciting material
pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b)) </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c)) </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>On June 4, 2012, Research Frontiers Inc.
(Nasdaq: REFR) announced that Vision Systems&#146; SPD-Smart transportation products
will be exhibited (Stand K 7) at Transports Publics 2012 being held June 5-7,
2012 at Paris-Expo, Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Transports Publics 2012 is a leading
European professional exhibition for all key players in public transport and
sustainable transport solutions including decision-makers from the rail, bus and
coach sectors. This year&#146;s event is expected to attract 10,000 attendees from 50
countries. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Vision Systems will feature its
fast-switching and infinitely tunable SPD-Smart Noctis product at Transports
Public and will highlight the variety of light-control capabilities available
with Noctis including its ability to be controlled using a touch screen or
wirelessly with a smart phone. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Vision Systems&#146; OEM customer SAFRA is
exhibiting (Stand D 29) its BUSINOVA transit bus at Transports Publics. This bus
features Vision Systems&#146; SPD-Smart Nuance roof glass. SAFRA describes BUSINOVA
as having &#147;unrivalled performance in terms of respect for the environment as
well as its capacity and technology.&#148; </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Carl Putman, CEO of Vision Systems
commented: &#147;Transports Publics is an excellent event for our company and we
anticipate a great deal of interest in our SPD-Smart products. Many attendees
are directly involved in specification and purchasing decisions, and they will
be able to experience the extraordinary light-control capabilities of our
SPD-Smart Nuance and Noctis products. In addition to meeting with Vision
Systems&#146; team at our booth, I encourage people also to experience first-hand our
SPD-Smart Nuance roof glass in the extraordinary BUSINOVA from SAFRA.&#148;
</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Known as &#147;Architects of Innovation,&#148;
Vision Systems is a first tier system supplier to the aeronautics and automotive
industries. The Company&#146;s SPD-Smart Nuance and Noctis products offer instant and
precise light-control at all levels which provides original equipment
manufacturers and their customers with a solar protection solution that enhances
comfort and supports fuel efficiency. These variable tint window and roof shades
and cabin dividers are impact-resistant, completely silent, available in flat
and curved surfaces, and can be controlled manually or automatically. Vision
Systems&#146; SPD-Smart Noctis product line offers enhanced blackout solar protection
and complete privacy. Details about Vision Systems and their SPD-Smart products
can be found by visiting the automotive and aerospace and sections of their
website. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>About Research Frontiers
Inc.</FONT></U><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2> </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Research Frontiers Inc. is the developer
of SPD-Smart light-control technology which allows users to instantly, precisely
and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic, either manually or
automatically. Having invested over $84 million to date to develop its
technology, the Company has been granted 288 patents for its SPD technology and
has pending patent applications that, if granted, would add approximately 250
additional patents. Research Frontiers has built an infrastructure of 39
licensed companies that collectively are capable of serving the growing global
demand for smart glass products in automobiles, homes, buildings, aircraft and
boats. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>This report may include statements that
may constitute "forward-looking" statements as referenced in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements usually contain words
such as "believe", "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", or similar
expressions. Any forward-looking statements are made by the Company in good
faith, pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Act. These forward-looking
statements reflect management's current views and projections regarding economic
conditions, industry environments and Company performance. Factors, which could
significantly change results, include but are not limited to: sales performance,
expense levels, competitive activity, interest rates, changes in the Company's
financial condition and several business factors. Additional information
regarding these and other factors may be included in the Company's quarterly
10-Q and 10K filings and other public documents, copies of which are available
from the Company on request. By making these forward-looking statements, the
Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or
changes after the date of this report. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>The information in this Form 8-K shall not
be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and
Exhibits. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>(c) Exhibits.</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman">
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>99.1</FONT></P><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>SIGNATURES </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
<P align=left>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></P>
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      Joseph M. Harary</FONT></TD>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="50%" colSpan=2><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>By: Joseph M.
    Harary</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="50%" colSpan=2><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Title: President and
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Dated: June 4, 2012</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></P>
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