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Overhead gate systems include a gate assembly having a barrier and that defines a passage. When in a deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to the ground and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site, and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, per

Overhead gate systems include a gate assembly having a barrier and that defines a passage. When in a deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to the ground and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site, and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting access to and from the installation site via the passage. When in a stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the installation site.

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1. An overhead gate system for an installation site, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly defines a passage and includes: a barrier, wherein when the overhead gate system i

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An overhead gate system for an installation site, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly defines a passage and includes: a barrier, wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to a ground surface and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting physical access to and from the installation site via the passage, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the installation site, and wherein the barrier includes a left side and a right side;a bridge member, wherein the bridge member includes a left side and a right side;at least one left linkage interconnecting the left side of the bridge member to the left side of the barrier, wherein the at least one left linkage is hinged to the left side of the bridge member and hinged to the left side of the barrier; andat least one right linkage interconnecting the right side of the bridge member to the right side of the barrier, wherein the at least one right linkage is hinged to the right side of the bridge member and hinged to the right side of the barrier;wherein the passage is defined between the barrier, the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, and the at least one right linkage. 2. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the at least one right linkage is not directly connected to the at least one left linkage. 3. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the bridge member includes: a spanning member;a left arm extending from the spanning member on the left side of the bridge member; anda right arm extending from the spanning member on the right side of the bridge member;wherein the passage is at least partially between the left arm and the right arm. 4. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the bridge member includes a mount for operatively connecting the gate assembly to an overhead drive mechanism. 5. The overhead gate system of claim 1, further comprising a frame for positioning within the installation site, wherein the gate assembly is supported by the frame, and wherein the frame includes at least one existing support member of the installation site. 6. The overhead gate system of claim 1, further comprising a frame for positioning within the installation site, wherein the gate assembly is supported by the frame, and wherein the frame includes at least one support member that is separate and apart from existing support members of the installation site. 7. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the gate assembly includes a mount for operatively connecting the gate assembly to an overhead drive mechanism, and wherein the overhead gate system further comprises the overhead drive mechanism. 8. The overhead gate system of claim 1, further comprising: a fence for extending around at least two sides of the installation site and restricting ingress to and egress from the installation site. 9. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the passage spans 20-80% of a height of the gate assembly when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration. 10. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the installation site is defined by a standard awning of a manufactured home, and wherein the overhead gate system further comprises the manufactured home. 11. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the installation site is a carport. 12. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the passage spans 40-80% of a height of the gate assembly when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, and wherein the passage substantially spans a width of the gate assembly. 13. The overhead gate system of claim 1, wherein the gate assembly further includes: a plurality of left sliders operatively connected to and extending from the left of one or more of (i) the left side of the barrier, (ii) the left side of the bridge member, and (iii) the at least one left linkage; anda plurality of right sliders operatively connected to and extending from the right of one or more of (i) the right side of the barrier, (ii) the right side of the bridge member, and (iii) the at least one right linkage; andwherein the overhead gate system further comprises: a left track disposed left of the left side of the barrier, the left side of the bridge member, and the at least one left linkage, wherein the plurality of left sliders are received in the left track and configured to selectively translate along the left track; anda right track disposed to the right of the right side of the barrier, the right side of the bridge member, and the at least one right linkage, wherein the plurality of right sliders are received in the right track and configured to selectively translate along the right track;wherein the left track and the right track each include a vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a transitional section between the vertical section and the substantially horizontal section;wherein the barrier, the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, and the at least one right linkage are configured to be selectively translated relative to and along the left track and the right track;wherein the barrier, the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, and the at least one right linkage are adjacent to the vertical sections of the left track and the right track when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, and are adjacent to the substantially horizontal section of the left track and the right track when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration; andwherein when the overhead gate system transitions between the deployed configuration and the stowed configuration, the bridge member pivots relative to the at least one left linkage and the at least one right linkage, and the barrier pivots relative to the at least one left linkage and the at least one right linkage as the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, the at least one right linkage, and the barrier pass along the transitional sections of the left track and the right track. 14. The overhead gate system of claim 13, wherein the at least one left linkage includes two or more left linkages hinged together and the at least one right linkage includes two or more right linkages hinged together; andwherein when the overhead gate system transitions between the deployed configuration and the stowed configuration, the two or more left linkages pivot relative to each other as the two or more left linkages pass along the transitional section of the left track, and the two or more right linkages pivot relative to each other as the two or more right linkages pass along the transitional section of the right track. 15. The overhead gate system of claim 13, wherein the plurality of left sliders includes a first left slider that extends along an axis defined by the hinged relationship between the left side of the bridge member and the left side of the at least one left linkage, and a second left slider that extends along an axis defined by the hinged relationship between the at least one left linkage and the left side of the barrier; andwherein the plurality of right sliders includes a first right slider that extends along an axis defined by the hinged relationship between the right side of the bridge member and the right side of the at least one right linkage, and a second right slider that extends along an axis defined by the hinged relationship between the at least one right linkage and the right side of the barrier. 16. The overhead gate system of claim 13, wherein the barrier includes at least two barrier sections that are hinged relative to each other, wherein when the overhead gate system transitions between the deployed configuration and the stowed configuration, the at least two barrier sections pivot relative to each other as the at least two barrier sections pass along the transitional sections of the left track and the right track. 17. The overhead gate system of claim 16, wherein a gap is defined between adjacent barrier sections of the at least two barrier sections, wherein the barrier further includes a face cover coupled to one barrier section of an adjacent pair of the at least two barrier sections, wherein the face cover conceals the gap between the barrier sections of the adjacent pair of the at least two barrier sections when viewed from outside and in front of the installation site and when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration. 18. The overhead gate system of claim 16, wherein the barrier is constructed of a repurposed standard gate that has been modified to include the at least two barrier sections that are hinged relative to each other. 19. The overhead gate system of claim 16, wherein the at least two barrier sections that are hinged relative to each other define a hinge axis, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, neither a left slider nor a right slider extend along the hinge axis or along an axis that is at the same height as the hinge axis. 20. An overhead gate system for an installation site, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly defines a passage and includes: a barrier, wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to a ground surface and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting physical access to and from the installation site via the passage, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the installation site;at least one left hinge positioned horizontally adjacent a left side of the passage; andat least one right hinge positioned horizontally adjacent a right side of the passage. 21. The overhead gate system of claim 20, further comprising a frame for positioning within the installation site, wherein the gate assembly is supported by the frame, and wherein the frame includes at least one existing support member of the installation site. 22. The overhead gate system of claim 20, further comprising a frame for positioning within the installation site, wherein the gate assembly is supported by the frame, and wherein the frame includes at least one support member that is separate and apart from existing support members of the installation site. 23. The overhead gate system of claim 20, wherein the gate assembly includes a mount for operatively connecting the gate assembly to an overhead drive mechanism, and wherein the overhead gate system further comprises the overhead drive mechanism. 24. The overhead gate system of claim 20, further comprising: a fence for extending around at least two sides of the installation site and restricting ingress to and egress from the installation site. 25. The overhead gate system of claim 20, wherein the passage spans 20-80% of a height of the gate assembly when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration. 26. The overhead gate system of claim 20, wherein the installation site is defined by a standard awning of a manufactured home, and wherein the overhead gate system further comprises the manufactured home. 27. The overhead gate system of claim 20, wherein the installation site is a carport. 28. The overhead gate system of claim 20, wherein the passage spans 40-80% of a height of the gate assembly when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, and wherein the passage substantially spans a width of the gate assembly. 29. An overhead gate system for an installation site, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly includes a barrier and defines a passage, wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to a ground surface and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting physical access to and from the installation site via the passage, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the installation site, and wherein the barrier includes a left side and a right side; andan upper concealment panel positioned to conceal at least an upper portion of the gate assembly when viewed from outside and in front of the installation site and when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration. 30. An overhead gate system for an installation site, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly includes a barrier and defines a passage, wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to a ground surface and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting physical access to and from the installation site via the passage, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the installation site, and wherein the barrier includes a left side and a right side;a left concealment panel positioned to conceal at least a left portion of the gate assembly when viewed from outside and in front of the installation site and when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration; anda right concealment panel positioned to conceal at least a right portion of the gate assembly when viewed from outside and in front of the installation site when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration. 31. An overhead gate system for an installation site, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly includes a barrier and defines a passage, wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to a ground surface and restricts ingress to and egress from the installation site and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting physical access to and from the installation site via the passage, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the installation site, wherein the barrier includes a left side and a right side, and wherein an upper central portion of the barrier extends into the passage. 32. An overhead gate system for a carport, the overhead gate system having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the overhead gate system comprising: a gate assembly, wherein the gate assembly includes: a barrier and defines a passage, wherein when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, the barrier is adjacent to a ground surface and restricts ingress to and egress from the carport and the passage is distal the ground surface relative to the barrier, permitting physical access to and from the carport via the passage, and wherein when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration, the barrier is not adjacent to the ground surface and does not restrict ingress to and egress from the carport, and wherein the barrier includes a left side and a right side;a bridge member, wherein the bridge member includes a left side and a right side;at least one left linkage interconnecting the left side of the bridge member to the left side of the barrier, wherein the at least one left linkage is hinged to the left side of the bridge member and hinged to the left side of the barrier;at least one right linkage interconnecting the right side of the bridge member to the right side of the barrier, wherein the at least one right linkage is hinged to the right side of the bridge and hinged to the right side of the barrier, and wherein the at least one right linkage is not directly connected to the at least one left linkage;a plurality of left sliders operatively connected to and extending from the left of one or more of the left side of the barrier, the left side of the bridge member, and the at least one left linkage; anda plurality of right sliders operatively connected to and extending from the right of one or more of the right side of the barrier, the right side of the bridge member, and the at least one right linkage;a left track disposed left of the left side of the barrier, the left side of the bridge member, and the at least one left linkage, wherein the plurality of left sliders are received in the left track and configured to selectively translate along the left track; anda right track disposed to the right of the right side of the barrier, the right side of the bridge member, and the at least one right linkage, wherein the plurality of right sliders are received in the right track and configured to selectively translate along the right track;wherein the left track and the right track each include a vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a transitional section between the vertical section and the substantially horizontal section;wherein the barrier, the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, and the at least one right linkage are configured to be selectively translated relative to and along the left track and the right track;wherein the barrier, the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, and the at least one right linkage are adjacent to the vertical sections of the left track and the right track when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration, and are adjacent to the substantially horizontal section of the left track and the right track when the overhead gate system is in the stowed configuration;wherein when the overhead gate system transitions between the deployed configuration and the stowed configuration, the bridge member pivots relative to the at least one left linkage and the at least one right linkage, and the barrier pivots relative to the at least one left linkage and the at least one right linkage as the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, the at least one right linkage, and the barrier pass along the transitional sections of the left track and the right track; andwherein the passage is defined between the barrier, the bridge member, the at least one left linkage, and the at least one right linkage. 33. A kit for an overhead gate system for a carport, the overhead gate system, when installed, having a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, the kit comprising: a barrier for restricting ingress to and egress from the installation site proximate to a ground surface when the overhead gate system is assembled, installed, and in the deployed configuration, wherein the barrier includes a left side and a right side;a bridge member, wherein the bridge member includes a left side and a right side;at least one left linkage for interconnecting the left side of the bridge member to the left side of the barrier, wherein the at least one left linkage is configured to be hinged to the left side of the bridge member and hinged to the left side of the barrier; andat least one right linkage for interconnecting the right side of the bridge member to the right side of the barrier, wherein the at least one right linkage is configured to be hinged to the right side of the bridge and hinged to the right side of the barrier;wherein when the overhead gate system is assembled and installed, the at least one left linkage is not directly connected to the at least one right linkage, and a passage is at least partially defined between the at least one left linkage and the at least one right linkage and is distal the ground surface, is above the barrier, and permits physical access to and from the carport via the passage when the overhead gate system is in the deployed configuration.