I purchased this to keep prying toddler hands from making a mess of the litter box. The stay-open latch is a very nice feature, holds open the top until you're finished cleaning. The only thing I wish it had would be a locking mechanism or latch to hold the lid closed--it wasn't very long before my toddler figured out how to lift up and open the lid. 

I used one of the taller litter boxes that come with a hood -- I just modified it by cutting a U shape into the side of the litter box where the opening is to make getting in and out easier for my cats. 

This was a great investment. The staggered opening is really great.