Research Frontiers Licensee BRG Group Partners With Reid Glass to Produce SPD-Smart Windows for Architectural and Automotive Applications

    WOODBURY, N.Y. & SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Dec. 17, 2002--Homeowners, architects, designers, and developers will soon be able to see the latest SPD-Smart windows at the Reid Glass showroom in Southfield, Michigan.
    The BRG Group, with its experience in innovative automotive products, has aligned with Reid Glass Company, which specializes in custom architectural glass, to manufacture SPD-Smart(TM) architectural and automotive window products using Research Frontiers' patented SPD light-control film technology. This alliance follows BRG Group obtaining a license from Research Frontiers Incorporated .
    In an SPD-Smart window or automotive sunroof or other product, the user can manually or automatically "tune" the amount of light, glare and heat coming into a home, office, or vehicle. The Reid Glass showroom will display large panels of SPD-Smart glass including custom curved glass panels recently featured at the Glasstec 2002 glass show in Dusseldorf, Germany. This showroom is also strategically located near Detroit's auto manufacturers and their Tier-1 suppliers.
    Joel Cothery, President of Reid Glass, commented: "BRG Group initially became excited about the benefits that SPD light-control technology offers for automotive products such as sunroofs, sunvisors, rear-view/side-view mirrors and window glass. BRG then introduced Reid Glass to the cost-effective performance advantages and energy efficiencies that SPD technology provides over existing architectural product offerings. This technology will complement the numerous high-end products that Reid Glass currently provides to both the residential and commercial glass markets."
    SPD-Smart film technology was recently awarded a Best of What's New Award from Popular Science magazine for home technology. Additional information about SPD-Smart windows and other products can be found at www.SmartGlass.com.

    About BRG Group and Reid Glass

    The BRG Group, based in Southfield, Michigan, specializes in global marketing and strategy development for new product introduction, focusing on innovative integrated products for the automotive industry both in North America and Europe. Reid Glass Company, also based in Southfield, Michigan, specializes in designing, manufacturing and installing custom glass products for commercial and residential applications.

    About SPD Technology and Research Frontiers Incorporated

    Research Frontiers Incorporated (RFI) develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD) technology used to power SPD-Smart(TM) light-control glass and plastic products. SPD technology, made possible by a flexible light-control film invented by RFI, allows the user to instantly and precisely control the shading of glass/plastic manually or automatically. SPD technology has numerous product applications, including: SPD-Smart(TM) windows, sunshades, skylights and interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels and navigation systems; aircraft windows; eyewear products; and flat panel displays for electronic products. SPD technology is covered by approximately 365 patents and patent applications held by RFI worldwide. Currently 21 companies are licensed to use RFI's patented SPD light-control technology in emulsions, film, or end products. Additional information about RFI and its licensees can be found at http://www.SmartGlass.com.

    Note: From time to time the Company may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. SPD-Smart(TM), Powered by SPD(TM), The View of the Future - Everywhere You Look(TM) and Visit SmartGlass.com - to change your view of the world(TM) are trademarks of Research Frontiers Incorporated.