The Pelican SabreLite has this "backward" LED configuration too. Uses something called Recoil Technology. Same as the Pelican M8.
My web page about the SabreLite is
right here and the M8 is
right here if you're interested.
The Lightwave Infiniton C1 is another flashlight that uses this backward-firing LED technology.
My web page about the Infiniton is
right here.