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Ticker · REFR ISIN · US7609111072 US Professional, scientific and technical activities
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Latest filing 2009-10-21 Regulatory Filings
Country US United States of America
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About RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC

https://www.smartglass.com/

Research Frontiers Inc. is a technology company that develops and licenses its patented Suspended Particle Device (SPD) light-control technology. Marketed as SPD-SmartGlass, this technology enables glass and plastic surfaces to instantly and precisely switch from clear to a user-controlled level of tint. The system operates via a film containing microscopic particles that align when an electrical voltage is applied, regulating the passage of light. Key features include rapid transition speed, variable tint control, and the ability to block over 99% of UV radiation and significant heat, enhancing energy efficiency. The company licenses its technology to a global network of partners for use in products across the automotive, aviation, marine, rail, and architectural industries.

Recent filings

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Regulatory Filings 2009
Regulatory Filings Classification · 90% confidence The document text appears to be a binary or encoded file content (likely a PDF or similar) embedded in the text, with no readable narrative or financial data. There are no clear indications of report titles, fiscal periods, or regulatory references. The length is 8923 characters, which is substantial, but the content is not human-readable text or a report itself. Given the lack of readable content and the nature of the text, this is likely an attachment or a filing that includes a report in a non-text format. Since it does not contain actual financial statements or substantive financial data in text form, and no clear report type is discernible, the best classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS), which serves as a fallback for miscellaneous filings that do not fit other categories.
2009-10-21 English
RESEARCH FRONTIERS CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes the entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically a licensing agreement between Research Frontiers Incorporated and Pilkington Group Limited. It includes details about the license, the technology involved, and the business implications. There are no financial statements or comprehensive financial data presented, nor is this an earnings release or annual/interim report. The document is not a proxy statement, call transcript, or any other specialized report. It is a regulatory announcement of a significant business event. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS), which is the fallback category for miscellaneous SEC filings like Form 8-K that do not fit other specific categories.
2009-09-15 English
RESEARCH FRONTIERS CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events or disclosures by a company. The content describes a Regulation FD Disclosure about a contract award and upcoming trade shows, including a press release attached as an exhibit. There are no financial statements or detailed financial data presented, nor is this an annual or quarterly report. The document is not a certification or a proxy statement, nor does it announce voting results or management changes. It is a regulatory filing reporting a material event. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS). The document length is over 6,000 characters, indicating it is not a brief announcement but a full Form 8-K filing.
2009-09-04 English
RESEARCH FRONTIERS JUNE 30, 2009 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
Interim / Quarterly Report
2009-08-07 English
RESEARCH FRONTIERS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 3, 2009
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a prospectus supplement dated August 3, 2009, related to a securities offering by Research Frontiers Incorporated. It details the sale of common stock and warrants, including pricing, number of shares, use of proceeds, risk factors, and legal disclaimers. The text references a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC and includes information about the offering terms and the company's business. This type of document is a capital raising disclosure, specifically a prospectus supplement used in securities offerings to investors. It is not a financial report, earnings release, or management discussion, but rather an update on capital/financing activities. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length and content confirm it is not a brief announcement or a regulatory filing fallback. Confidence is high due to clear identification of offering details and SEC registration references.
2009-08-03 English
RESEARCH FRONTIERS CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED AUGUST 3, 2009
Regulatory Filings
2009-08-03 English

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